Although considered historical fiction, this is the first book I've read that brings Elizabeth (Eliza) Schuyler Hamilton to life. Between the lines and on the pages is a truly absorbing and fascinating account of an incredible woman who indeed probably spoke of her husband, Alexander, this way: "My husband. My hero. My betrayer."
Perhaps, like me, you've seen the musical, "Hamilton" at the theater, memorized the original cast recording of the show, watched the 2016 production featuring its author Lin Manuel-Miranda on Disney+ several times already (#5 for me), and read the biography by Ron Chernow. Maybe you also wanted more facts, more story, and more about WHAT WAS ELIZA THINKING? I can never let anything be without getting several sides to a narrative. But finding the truth about a person is always fraught with issues because there is no way anyone can ever truly know another -- no matter how much interviewing, research, reading, and speculation involved. We even edit our own lives for others. I think these two authors did a masterful job of filling in the blanks for me.
There are so many fabulous quotes I could share, but I suggest that you just read it if you're a fan of American History or of any of the many formats that feature Alexander Hamilton and his amazing wife, Eliza. I think this would make a great book club read and it has so many discussion questions for you to analyze and debate. Hamilton would love a good argument!
A friend of mine gifted this to me and I'm very grateful to be able to have read, reviewed and recommended.
This is a standalone and is not part of any series.
Genre - Historical Fiction subject: Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
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