Hamilton and Peggy by L. M. Elliott

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  While the spotlight has always been on quick-witted Angelica and beautiful Eliza as largely represented in the musical Hamilton. But the Schuylar Sisters may no be staying together as a trio for much longer. When General George Washington's right-hand man, Alexander Hamilton writes to Peggy asking her in aid wooing Eliza. While Eliza may have fallen helpless to this new stranger, Peggy is more cautious. Soon though, Peggy will set into the messy world of the American Revolution to find her place.
  If you're a Hamilton fan, you're probably going to sing your way through the book like I did. Any time I found a phase than was even in a Hamilton song, I would burst out singing it in my head. There were just so many references.
  At the beginning of each chapter, there was a short letter from either Phillip Schuylar, Alexander Hamilton, or George Washington. Sometimes there would be one form one of the Schuyler Sisters too.
  I don't know if you've listened to Hamilton, but to sum up the musical, it is about Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of America. From the time where Hamilton was just young, scrappy, and hungry to the time he dies, this musical is the best! Disclaimer to listening to the soundtrack: you will cry during these songs: Burn, Stay Alive (reprise), It's Quiet Uptown, and Who Lives Who Dies Who Tells Your Story.
  I also have the Alex and Eliza trilogy by Melissa de la Cruz so there won't be any shortage of Hamilton posts soon!

Page Count: 464 (paperback) 
Published: September 10, 2019
My Rating: 5 stars
Genre: Historical Fiction
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