successfully navigates the challenge of maintaining historical accuracy while upholding the personalities popularized by the musical. Renaissance Florence breathes through this book, bringing readers to a fuller understanding of the portrait, the era, and an indomitable young woman., Elliott has written an engaging novel. Elliott has accomplished something wonderful here, and this is an absolute must-have for all middle and high school collections., Elliott's novel is thoroughly researched, portraying three-dimensional characters in a lively atmosphere of love and art. Add this gem to round-out collections skewed toward 20th century history., he independent female narrator and the richly drawn portrait of Italian culture will attract history buffs and artists alike to this story behind da Vinci's first-known painting., The story is drawn from extensive research on each of the characters, through their letters, magazines, newspapers, and personal diaries. In many ways, this intriguing novel is a feminist piece. 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? *2018 Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mention*Įlliott meticulously researched the 15th century to bring alive the affluence, art, and clothing Florence was known for. 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. 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. 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.
Peggy Schuyler has always felt like she's existed in the shadows of her beloved sisters: the fiery, intelligent Angelica and beautiful, sweet Eliza. Perfect for fans of the smash Broadway musical sensation Hamilton.
Bank Street College Best Book of the Year (Historical Fiction, 2019) 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.
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