Hanged!: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln

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Book Synopsis: From the critically acclaimed author of The Borden Murders comes the thrilling story of Mary Surratt, the first woman to be executed by the US government, for her alleged involvement in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

A dubious distinction belongs to Mary Surratt: on July 7, 1865, she became the first woman to be executed by the United States government, accused of conspiring in the plot to assassinate not only President Abraham Lincoln, but also the vice president, the secretary of state, and General Grant. Mary Surratt was a widow, a Catholic, a businesswoman, a slave owner, a Union resident, and the mother of a Confederate Secret Service courier. As the proprietor of the boardinghouse where John Wilkes Booth and his allies are known to have gathered, Mary Surratt was widely believed, as President Andrew Johnson famously put it, to have "kept the nest that hatched the egg." But did Mrs. Surratt truly commit treason by aiding and abetting Booth in his plot to murder the president? Or was she the victim of a spectacularly cruel coincidence? Here is YA nonfiction at its best--gripping, thought-provoking, and unputdownable.

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Discover the gripping story of Mary Surratt, the first woman to be executed by the US government, accused of involvement in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. In "Hanged!: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln," author presents a thrilling account of this dubious distinction. From acclaimed author of The Borden Murders, this meticulously researched book will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very last page.

Delve into the life of Mary Surratt - a widow, a Catholic, a businesswoman, and a slave owner. As the proprietor of the infamous boardinghouse where John Wilkes Booth and his allies gathered, Surratt's involvement in the conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln was widely suspected. Step into the footsteps of history as you uncover the truth behind her alleged treason and her connections to Booth and the Confederate Secret Service courier with this thought-provoking tale.

Immerse yourself in the thrilling atmosphere of post-Civil War America as you follow the twists and turns of this enthralling tale. Author skillfully weaves together historical facts and compelling narrative to explore the possibility that Mary Surratt was merely a victim of a spectacularly cruel coincidence. This YA nonfiction book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking an unputdownable story that challenges conventional beliefs surrounding this infamous event.

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