![]() ![]() 12-adult)ĭarius Kellner suffers from depression, bullying by high school jocks, and a father who seems to always be disappointed in him. The popularity of the first in this series means a ready audience for this lively volume. The characterizations of Eliza as a clever and supportive wife and Alexander as a young husband whose drive often clouds his judgment contribute to the pull of the narrative, as does the blend of historical facts with plausible invented narrative. Challenges for women in this period are well-depicted and add to the heart of the story. We see them cope with Hamilton’s burning ambition (Aaron Burr appears in situations that highlight their rivalry) and Eliza’s efforts to find her own place. The next phase of their lives involves a move to New York City, where Hamilton begins his law practice and frets about the state of the country. ![]() ![]() As Hamilton helps the war reach a successful conclusion, Eliza remains in the bosom of the Schuyler family, tending to her mother, who is enduring her latest pregnancy, counseling her older sister, Angelica, as she expects her first child, and soothing her younger sister Peggy through problems with her desired suitor. This sequel to Alex and Eliza (2017) focuses on the young couple through the early period of their marriage during the latter stages of the Revolutionary War. ![]() As the American Revolution comes to an end, Alexander Hamilton and his bride, Eliza, forge a new life in their fledgling country. ![]()
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