First published 2020
Celebrated writers Irving and Paulding team up on a madcap adventure across the young nation. As they tour the bustling cities and rugged frontiers, the pair clash over their diverging visions for American literature. But when a mysterious foe threatens their very livelihoods, the bickering authors must put aside their differences and join forces to outwit their rival. In the process, they learn to celebrate each other's unique talents and forge an unlikely friendship. At its heart, this is the story of two towering intellects finding common ground and inspiring a new generation of storytellers.
Genres: fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure, biographical-fiction, comedy, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-friends, found-family, odd-couple
Setting: America, United States
Period: Early 19th Century
329 pages · Paperback · Independently published