Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President

Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a PresidentNATIONAL BESTSELLER The extraordinary account of James Garfield's rise from poverty to the American presidency, and the dramatic history of his assassination and legacy, from the bestselling author of The River of Doubt. "Crisp, concise and revealing history. A fresh narrative that plumbs some of the most dramatic days in U. S. presidential history." The Washington Post James Abram Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president.

“Finlay Donovan is irresistible

proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara

and objects

Her best friend is the beautiful and endlessly self-possessed Bobbi

A private island

“Bridget Jones is me

and Smithy may just have the key

Intellectually dazzling

it means woman

the Electoral Process

The Mars Room earned tweets from Margaret Atwood—“gritty

It not only confirms the enduring brilliance of To Kill a Mockingbird