by Stacy Schiff
First published 2005
It's 1776, and the American colonies are in open rebellion against the British crown. In the halls of power, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson are locked in heated debate, racing to draft a document that will change the world. But the path to revolution is fraught with peril - British spies lurk in the shadows, and the fate of the colonies hangs by a thread. Amidst the chaos, one woman, Abigail Adams, must navigate the treacherous political landscape, using her wit and charm to influence the course of history. A gripping tale of high-stakes intrigue, "A Great Improvisation" brings the founding of America to vivid life.
Genres: historical-fiction, american, biography-memoir, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, historical-figures, political-intrigue
Setting: France, United States
Period: 1775-1783
526 pages · Paperback · Henry Holt and Co.