A More Obedient Wife: A Novel of the Early Supreme Court
Set against the turbulent background of the 1790s, this novel blends excerpts from over 100 letters and other 18th-century documents with speculation to create an engaging tale of four real historical figures--two Supreme Court Justices (James Iredell and James Wilson) and their respective wives. Told from the points of view of the two women, the fictional narrative of A More Obedient Wife fleshes out the bare bones of the historical record, bringing its long-dead characters to vivid life and centering on timeless themes of love, friendship, and betrayal.
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A More Obedient Wife: A Novel of the Early Supreme Court
Set against the turbulent background of the 1790s, this novel blends excerpts from over 100 letters and other 18th-century documents with speculation to create an engaging tale of four real historical figures--two Supreme Court Justices (James Iredell and James Wilson) and their respective wives. Told from the points of view of the two women, the fictional narrative of A More Obedient Wife fleshes out the bare bones of the historical record, bringing its long-dead characters to vivid life and centering on timeless themes of love, friendship, and betrayal.
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A More Obedient Wife: A Novel of the Early Supreme Court
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780615135168 |
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| Publisher: | Kalorama Press |
| Publication date: | 10/10/2006 |
| Pages: | 452 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.11(w) x 9.04(h) x 1.15(d) |
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