Henry and Clara A Novel
Henry and Clara A Novel by Thomas Mallon, published by Macmillan on August 15, 1995, is a historical fiction work that delves into the lives of Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris. Engaged to be married, the couple finds themselves in a pivotal moment of American history when they share the Presidential box with the Lincolns at Ford’s Theater on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. This event serves as a backdrop for exploring their lives and the societal dynamics of nineteenth-century America.
In this novel, readers will discover a narrative that intertwines personal and historical events, revealing a dramatic story filled with themes of passion, scandal, heroism, murder, and madness. Mallon presents a vivid portrayal of a society grappling with suppressed impulses and the complexities of family life, marriage, and divorce. With 358 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the intricate tapestry of Henry and Clara’s experiences against the backdrop of a transformative era.
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Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris were engaged to be married, when they were invited to share the Presidential box with the Lincolns at Ford’s Theater on the evening of Good Friday, 1865. When John Wilkes Booth crept into the box, the young couple became witnesses to a central tragedy in American history.
But Lincoln’s assassination is only one part of this novel–for in researching the lives of Henry and Clara Rathbone, Mallon uncovered an even more dramatic story of passion, scandal, heroism, murder, and madness. Imaginatively re-creating their lives, he tells the larger story of nineteenth-century Victorian America: a society structured above suppressed impulses and undercurrents that grew stronger as the century progressed.
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