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America, 1787. Ethan Saunders, once among General Washington’s most valued spies, is living in disgrace after an accusation of treason cost him his reputation. But an opportunity for redemption comes calling when Saunders’s old enemy, Alexander Hamilton, draws him into a struggle with ...
America, 1787. Ethan Saunders, once among General Washington’s most valued spies, is living in disgrace after an accusation of treason cost him his reputation. But an opportunity for redemption comes calling when Saunders’s old enemy, Alexander Hamilton, draws him into a struggle with bitter rival Thomas Jefferson over the creation of the Bank of the United States.
Meanwhile, on the western Pennsylvania frontier, Joan Maycott and her husband, a Revolutionary War veteran, hope for a better life and a chance for prosperity. But the Maycotts’ success on an isolated frontier attracts the brutal attention of men who threaten to destroy them.
As their causes intertwine, Joan and Saunders–both patriots in their own way–find themselves on opposing sides of a plot that could tear apart a fragile new nation.
Modern authors, such as David Liss, are quick to condemn slavery & the treatment of the American Indian and support women in leadership positions & homosexual relationships. How might this novel have been different if it had be written during its period?
What historical facts presented by this novel did you learn about?
What did you think of the writing, especially the double-1st-person points of view, with different time periods?
"The Whiskey Rebels"by Brenda M. (see profile)03/11/15
While I enjoyed the historic backdrop and the character development, I feel that it got a bit draggy in the middle. I highly enjoyed the last 150 pages. They made the read worthwhile.
"The Whiskey Rebels"by Scarlett B. (see profile)01/13/11
Would have given it 4.5 stars. I took off 1/2 a star because it can be hard to follow some of the financial intrigue; however, that does not overshadow the enjoyment of this clever historical novel set... (read more)
"Best Type of Historical Fiction!"by Pam J. (see profile)01/12/11
Wonderfully written, this is the BEST type of historical fiction - fiction and made-up characters interspersed with real characters and events. Our book club gave it an average rating of 4.5 stars. Everyone... (read more)
The two storylines draw you into a little known period of American history. I enjoyed on of the storylines more than the other, but both were engaging. I was intrigued enough to do reading on the early... (read more)
