A New York Times Bestseller and one of the best historical fiction books of 2016 and 2017!“A juicy answer to Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton… Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler, from passionate and tender beginnings of their romance to his fateful duel on the banks of the Hudson River.
Hamilton was a bastard and orphan, raised in the Caribbean and desperate for legitimacy, who became one of the American Revolution’s most dashing–and improbable–heroes. Admired by George Washington, scorned by Thomas Jefferson, Hamilton was a lightning rod: the most controversial leader of the new nation. Elizabeth was the wealthy, beautiful, adventurous daughter of the respectable Schuyler clan–and a pioneering advocate for women. Together, the unlikely couple braved the dangers of war, the perils of seduction, the anguish of infidelity, and the scourge of partisanship that menaced their family and the country itself.
With flawless writing, brilliantly drawn characters, and epic scope, The Hamilton Affair tells a story of love forged in revolution and tested by the bitter strife of young America, and will take its place among the greatest novels of American history ever written.
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Fabulous telling of the story behind the characters.
Excellent and very well written. Before reading the book, I knew very little about Hamilton and all the work he did to help form our young country. Thank you.
Fun to read, especially in light of the new interest in Alexander Hamilton because of the Broadway show.
Very insightful work about this overlooked Revolutionary War hero. I developed a new appreciation for Hamilton’s innovative ideas that came to fruition in spite of the obstacles he faced.
While reading The Hamilton Affair, it seems like I was there, right next to Ham. He told the truth (well, most of the time) and paid a huge price for acting before thinking it through. Highly recommend as an insight to his character and the people in his life.
Great novel that intertwines American history and romance. Good read!
Fascinating history.
If you are a Hamilton lover, this is a must read. It is an easier read than Charnov”s biography of Hamilton, but if you are planning to see Hamilton the musical, you need to read one of these.
Enjoyed it, humanized a genius. Pointed up the trials and tribulations he and others faced.
Opposing viewpoints and even now we encounter the same problems. Easy o rad and brought home to me how at times one cannot know how one acts.
Historically informative, it painted a great picture of Elizabeth and will be a great prep if we ever get to see the play.