Hamilton and Peggy!

Written by L. M. Elliott

In a war-torn world, Peggy navigates loyalty, love, and danger alongside Alexander Hamilton.

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448 pages· 95,509 words· Est. 9 hour read· 880L

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Peggy Schuyler steps out of her sisters' shadows into a world of intrigue and danger during the Revolutionary War. As she aids Alexander Hamilton in his romantic pursuits, their friendship deepens amidst the chaos of spies and traitors. With every letter and encounter, Peggy must use her wit and courage to protect those she loves. Can she keep them safe when every move is a risk? Discover the untold story of a young woman at the heart of history's tumultuous events.

From the publisher

Drawing from historical journals and letters, New York Times bestselling author Laura Elliot weaves a richly detailed tale about the extraordinary Peggy Schuyler and her revolutionary friendship with Alexander Hamilton. Perfect for fans of the smash musical sensation Hamilton.Peggy Schuyler has always felt like she’s existed in the shadows of her beloved sisters: the fiery, intelligent Angelica and beautiful, sweet Eliza. But it’s in the throes of a chaotic war that Peggy finds herself a central figure amid Loyalists and Patriots, spies and traitors, friends and family. When a flirtatious aide-de-camp, Alexander Hamilton, writes to Peggy asking for her help in wooing the earnest Eliza, Peggy finds herself unable to deny such an impassioned plea. A fast friendship forms between the two, but Alexander is caught in the same war as her father, and the danger to all their lives is real.Everything is a battlefield–from the frontlines to their carefully coded letters–but will Peggy’s bravery’s and intelligence be enough to keep them all safe? Bank Street College Best Book of the Year (Historical Fiction, 2019) * 2018 Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mention

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