Book description
Based on the true case of Mary Surratt, Hanging Mary reveals an untold story of President Lincoln's assassination - the story of a widow whose boardinghouse became the site of her secessionist son's activities.
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1 author picked Hanging Mary as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I enjoyed this story very much. It was well-researched. What I liked most, besides the subject matter, was how the characters spoke. I felt like I was listening in on real conversations that could've happened in the 1860s. I was immersed in the time period, and learned much about these real people. The festivities held in D.C. that related to the election and presidency were very interesting and were described vividly by the author.
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