The Lincoln Letter
The Lincoln Letter by William Martin, published by Macmillan on August 21, 2012, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines modern adventure with the intrigue of the Civil War era. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows treasure hunters Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington as they embark on a quest in Washington D.C. to locate a document of immense historical significance: Abraham Lincoln’s diary, which is believed to contain his innermost thoughts regarding the emancipation of slaves.
Readers will find a thrilling exploration of the political landscape during the Civil War, as Fallon and Carrington race against adversaries who seek the diary for its symbolic value and potential to alter the course of history. The story delves into themes of legacy and truth, revealing the complexities surrounding Lincoln’s famous proclamation. With elements of suspense and a backdrop of historical events, The Lincoln Letter offers a captivating journey through both contemporary and historical settings, highlighting the enduring impact of Lincoln’s leadership.
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Treasure hunters Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington are heading for adventure in Washington D.C., the sleek, modern, power-hungry capital of America…and the crowded, muddy, intrigue-filled nexus of the Civil War. Their prize? A document of incredible historical importance and incalculable value: Abraham Lincoln’s diary.
What if Lincoln recorded his innermost thoughts as he moved toward the realization that he must free the slaves? And what if that diary slipped from his fingers in 1862? A recently discovered letter written by Lincoln suggests that the diary exists and is waiting to be found. Some want the diary for its enormous symbolic value to a nation that reveres Lincoln. Others believe it carries a dark truth about Lincoln’s famous proclamation–a truth that could profoundly impact the fast-approaching elections and change the course of a nation. Peter and Evangeline must race against these determined adversaries to uncover a document that could shake the foundation of Lincoln’s legacy.
From William Martin, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Constitution, The Lincoln Letter is a breathless chase across the Washington of today as well as a political thriller set in our besieged Civil War capital. It is a story of old animosities that still smolder, old philosophies that still contend, and a portrait of our greatest president as he passes from lawyer to leader in the struggle for a new birth of freedom.
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