A Marked Man - (Abigail Adams Mystery) by Barbara Hamilton (Paperback)

About the Book

Abigail Adams, wife of attorney John Adams--who is deeply involved with the Sons of Liberty--is shocked when one of the Sons is accused of murder. Did the crime arise from the romantic competition for the daughter of a prominent Royalist--or was it politically motivated?

Book Synopsis

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"Abigail Adams could become my favorite historical sleuth." (Sharon Kay Penman)

Abigail Adams, wife of attorney John Adams-who is deeply involved with the Sons of Liberty-is shocked when one of the Sons is accused of murder. Did the crime arise from the romantic competition for the daughter of a prominent Royalist-or was it politically motivated? Abigail and John believe the accused is innocent, though the evidence against him is strong.

While John works to clear his client's name, Abigail begins her own investigation, and soon learns several unpleasant facts about the dead man, things that greatly increase the number of possible suspects. But as she pursues the truth, the killer pursues her- threatening not only Abigail but her vulnerable family.

Review Quotes

"Hamilton breathes vivid life into her historical characters . . . A satisfying read for mystery lovers and American history buffs alike."--Kirkus Reviews

"Well crafted . . . Hamilton once again brings to life colonial Boston on the brink of revolution, vividly portraying such noted patriots as Sam Adams [and] Paul Revere."--Publishers Weekly

"This time period in American history, especially in the Boston area, is rife with secrecy and suspicion of others, making it a perfect setting for a complexly plotted mystery with many suspects and motives."--The Mystery Reader

"Quickly becoming one of my favorite series."--Over My Dead Body

About the Author

Barbara Hamilton is a pseudonym for Barbara Hambly. Hambly is a full-time author, who works in several genres. In the mystery world, she is known for her bestselling Benjamin January historical mystery series, including A Free Man of Color and Good Man Friday among other titles. She has also written a number of historical novels about famous women in American history, including Mary Todd Lincoln and Dolly Madison.