Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth (Thorndike Press Large Print Core) - Tapa dura

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Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini
History and its colorful characters come alive. "USA Today"on"Mrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker"
Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the First Lady s most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante. Harper s BazaaronMrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker
[A] must read book . . . Chiaverini has a knack for finding fascinating, if unheralded, women in history she favors the Civil War era and shining a light on them with readable historical novels. "New York Post"on"The Spymistress"
The book will appeal to anyone who loves a novel filled with the appearance of numerous fictional accounts of and appearances by the figures who shaped America s history during the period of the Civil War. Bookreporter.com on"Mrs. Lincoln s Rival"
[Chiaverini s] depiction of the essential decency of some of our nation s early leaders is a high point. "Booklist"on"Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule"
In addition to simply being fascinating stories, [Jennifer Chiaverini s] novels go a long way in capturing the texture of life for women, rich and poor, black and white, in those perilous years. Milwaukee Journal SentinelonMrs. Lincoln s Rival
Jennifer Chiaverini s latest bestseller will thrill Civil War buffs and anyone who loves reading about American history and the contributions of women to the momentous events that formed this country. Bookreporter.com on"The Spymistress""

Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini
"In her latest novel, "Fates and Traitors," Jennifer Chiaverini once again demonstrates her masterful ability to bring history to life.Thoroughly researched, expertly crafted, this book takes readers from the glittering state rooms of the Lincoln White House to the packed houses of John Wilkes Booth's Washington theater scene to the seedyboarding rooms of the conspiring murderers.With her varied and well-drawn ensemble of female narrators, Chiaverini spins a rich andsuspenseful tale, shedding new light on America's most notorious assassin--and the women who loved him." --Allison Pataki, "New York Times "Bestselling author of "Sisi: Empress On Her Own"

History and its colorful characters come alive. "USA Today"on"Mrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker"
Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the First Lady s most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante. Harper s BazaaronMrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker
[A] must read book . . . Chiaverini has a knack for finding fascinating, if unheralded, women in history she favors the Civil War era and shining a light on them with readable historical novels. "New York Post"on"The Spymistress"
The book will appeal to anyone who loves a novel filled with the appearance of numerous fictional accounts of and appearances by the figures who shaped America s history during the period of the Civil War. Bookreporter.com on"Mrs. Lincoln s Rival"
[Chiaverini s] depiction of the essential decency of some of our nation s early leaders is a high point. "Booklist"on"Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule"
In addition to simply being fascinating stories, [Jennifer Chiaverini s] novels go a long way in capturing the texture of life for women, rich and poor, black and white, in those perilous years. Milwaukee Journal SentinelonMrs. Lincoln s Rival
Jennifer Chiaverini s latest bestseller will thrill Civil War buffs and anyone who loves reading about American history and the contributions of women to the momentous events that formed this country. Bookreporter.com on"The Spymistress""

Praise for "Fates and Traitors"
"In her latest novel, "Fates and Traitors," Jennifer Chiaverini once again demonstrates her masterful ability to bring history to life.Thoroughly researched, expertly crafted, this book takes readers from the glittering state rooms of the Lincoln White House to the packed houses of John Wilkes Booth's Washington theater scene to the seedyboarding rooms of the conspiring murderers.With her varied and well-drawn ensemble of female narrators, Chiaverini spins a rich andsuspenseful tale, shedding new light on America's most notorious assassin--and the women who loved him."--Allison Pataki, "New York Times"Bestselling author of"Sisi: Empress On Her Own"
In this riveting, deeply authentic novel, Jennifer Chiaverini puts a human face on one of our country's most notorious assassins, John Wilkes Booth. "Fates and Traitors" is a lavishly-woven tapestry, rich in historic detail, and remarkably suspenseful.
--Amy Stewart, author of "Girl Waits with Gun"

Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini
History and its colorful characters come alive. "USA Today"on"Mrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker"
Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the First Lady s most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante. Harper s BazaaronMrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker
[A] must read book . . . Chiaverini has a knack for finding fascinating, if unheralded, women in history she favors the Civil War era and shining a light on them with readable historical novels. "New York Post"on"The Spymistress"
The book will appeal to anyone who loves a novel filled with the appearance of numerous fictional accounts of and appearances by the figures who shaped America s history during the period of the Civil War. Bookreporter.com on"Mrs. Lincoln s Rival"
[Chiaverini s] depiction of the essential decency of some of our nation s early leaders is a high point. "Booklist"on"Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule"
In addition to simply being fascinating stories, [Jennifer Chiaverini s] novels go a long way in capturing the texture of life for women, rich and poor, black and white, in those perilous years. Milwaukee Journal SentinelonMrs. Lincoln s Rival
Jennifer Chiaverini s latest bestseller will thrill Civil War buffs and anyone who loves reading about American history and the contributions of women to the momentous events that formed this country. Bookreporter.com on"The Spymistress""

Advance Praise for "Fates and Traitors"
"Fates and Traitors "is a novel about mothers and sons, brothers and sisters, the line between patriot and traitor, and the lengths we go to for love. A fascinating look at a slice of our country s history, an incisive portrait of obsession, and overall impossible to put down. --Sara Gruen, "New York Times"bestselling author of"At the Water s Edge"and"Water for Elephants"
"Fates and Traitors" is a fascinating, thrilling look into the women who loved one of history's greatest villains.Meticulously researched and beautifully told, Jennifer Chiaverini delves deep into the complicated, nuanced world of John Wilkes Booth. --Anton DiSclafani, author of "The After Party "and "The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girl""s"
"In her latest novel, "Fates and Traitors," Jennifer Chiaverini once again demonstrates her masterful ability to bring history to life.Thoroughly researched, expertly crafted, this book takes readers from the glittering state rooms of the Lincoln White House to the packed houses of John Wilkes Booth's Washington theater scene to the seedyboarding rooms of the conspiring murderers.With her varied and well-drawn ensemble of female narrators, Chiaverini spins a rich andsuspenseful tale, shedding new light on America's most notorious assassin--and the women who loved him."--Allison Pataki, "New York Times"Bestselling author of"Sisi: Empress On Her Own"
In this riveting, deeply authentic novel, Jennifer Chiaverini puts a human face on one of our country's most notorious assassins, John Wilkes Booth. "Fates and Traitors" is a lavishly-woven tapestry, rich in historic detail, and remarkably suspenseful.
--Amy Stewart, author of "Girl Waits with Gun"

Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini
History and its colorful characters come alive. "USA Today"on"Mrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker"
Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the First Lady s most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante. Harper s BazaaronMrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker
[A] must read book . . . Chiaverini has a knack for finding fascinating, if unheralded, women in history she favors the Civil War era and shining a light on them with readable historical novels. "New York Post"on"The Spymistress"
The book will appeal to anyone who loves a novel filled with the appearance of numerous fictional accounts of and appearances by the figures who shaped America s history during the period of the Civil War. Bookreporter.com on"Mrs. Lincoln s Rival"
[Chiaverini s] depiction of the essential decency of some of our nation s early leaders is a high point. "Booklist"on"Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule"
In addition to simply being fascinating stories, [Jennifer Chiaverini s] novels go a long way in capturing the texture of life for women, rich and poor, black and white, in those perilous years. Milwaukee Journal SentinelonMrs. Lincoln s Rival
Jennifer Chiaverini s latest bestseller will thrill Civil War buffs and anyone who loves reading about American history and the contributions of women to the momentous events that formed this country. Bookreporter.com on"The Spymistress""

Advance Praise for "Fates and Traitors"
"Chiaverini expands the dimensions of Booth's tragedy to classic proportions...Engaging, sweeping historical fiction that complicates politics by teasing out the domestic and romantic repercussions of treason." --"Kirkus Reviews"
"Fates and Traitors "is a novel about mothers and sons, brothers and sisters, the line between patriot and traitor, and the lengths we go to for love. A fascinating look at a slice of our country s history, an incisive portrait of obsession, and overall impossible to put down. --Sara Gruen, "New York Times"bestselling author of"At the Water s Edge"and"Water for Elephants"
"Fates and Traitors" is a fascinating, thrilling look into the women who loved one of history's greatest villains.Meticulously researched and beautifully told, Jennifer Chiaverini delves deep into the complicated, nuanced world of John Wilkes Booth. --Anton DiSclafani, author of "The After Party "and "The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls"
"In her latest novel, "Fates and Traitors," Jennifer Chiaverini once again demonstrates her masterful ability to bring history to life.Thoroughly researched, expertly crafted, this book takes readers from the glittering state rooms of the Lincoln White House to the packed houses of John Wilkes Booth's Washington theater scene to the seedyboarding rooms of the conspiring murderers.With her varied and well-drawn ensemble of female narrators, Chiaverini spins a rich andsuspenseful tale, shedding new light on America's most notorious assassin--and the women who loved him."--Allison Pataki, "New York Times"Bestselling author of"Sisi: Empress On Her Own"
In this riveting, deeply authentic novel, Jennifer Chiaverini puts a human face on one of our country's most notorious assassins, John Wilkes Booth. "Fates and Traitors" is a lavishly-woven tapestry, rich in historic detail, and remarkably suspenseful.
--Amy Stewart, author of "Girl Waits with Gun"

Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini
History and its colorful characters come alive. "USA Today"on"Mrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker"
Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the First Lady s most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante. Harper s BazaaronMrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker
[A] must read book . . . Chiaverini has a knack for finding fascinating, if unheralded, women in history she favors the Civil War era and shining a light on them with readable historical novels. "New York Post"on"The Spymistress"
The book will appeal to anyone who loves a novel filled with the appearance of numerous fictional accounts of and appearances by the figures who shaped America s history during the period of the Civil War. Bookreporter.com on"Mrs. Lincoln s Rival"
[Chiaverini s] depiction of the essential decency of some of our nation s early leaders is a high point. "Booklist"on"Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule"
In addition to simply being fascinating stories, [Jennifer Chiaverini s] novels go a long way in capturing the texture of life for women, rich and poor, black and white, in those perilous years. Milwaukee Journal SentinelonMrs. Lincoln s Rival
Jennifer Chiaverini s latest bestseller will thrill Civil War buffs and anyone who loves reading about American history and the contributions of women to the momentous events that formed this country. Bookreporter.com on"The Spymistress""

Reseña del editor

A reimagining of the life of Lincoln's assassin by the best-selling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker describes Booth's tumultuous childhood on a Maryland farm and rise to the ballrooms of D.C. at the sides of four women before he became obsessed with avenging the Confederacy. (historical fiction). Simultaneous.