Told from the alternating perspectives of both lovers, the book is clearly about the title couple, but it also features. A love story works well as a romance that fans of the genre, and especially of historical settings, will enjoy. When they agree to take in an orphaned teenage girl along with eliza s oldest brother, john schuyler, eliza cant help but attempt a match. Putnams sons books for young readers, 9780525515883, 400pp. A love story, the curtain closes on the epic romance of alexander hamilton and elizabeth schuyler1785. A love story, shares 5 things you need to know about her book. This wasnt my favorite of the three, but it wrapped up the story nicely. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. A love story, about the epic romance of alexander hamilton and elizabeth schuyler. Set in the late eighteenth century, it follows the formerly wealthy schuyler family whose home and land in new york are burned down by the british army. But new additions to alex and eliza s little family mean change is afoot in the hamilton household. The novel starts in 1777 with a prologue that introduces the schuylers.
A seventeen magazine best ya book of 2017 this charming historical romance is a mustread for any fan of hamilton who felt drawn in, first and foremost, by the sweeping love story. Descended from two of the oldest and most distinguished bloodlines in new york, the schuylers are proud to be one of. Alex and eliza book trailer by sofia asali duration. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. As the war for american independence rages on, alexander hamilton and elizabeth schuyler begin their new life as a married couple. But fans of the broadway show or cast recording should be aware that if theyre really attached to the characters and events portrayed in the show, there are many differences here. A love story will definitely get you or your teen excited about history. I think kindness, out of all virtues, is the best quality to have. Reading the first book isnt necessary to follow the events, but it would help deepen understanding of the characters. And when alex and eliza meet that fateful night, so begins an epic love story that would forever change the course of american history.
For those who dont know, i am a big fan of the musical hamilton, so when a book comes up that has some incorporation with the musical in my suggested books, you know i am going to read it. The way i would describe this book is a young alexander hamilton au where alex is whipped for eliza and eliza doesnt have to sing helpless because she says i like to think im not like any other girl. The parents, catherine and philip, had recently lost a. Eliza schuyler is a young woman that wants to do more with her life than marry a rich military man. Descended from two of the oldest and most distinguished bloodlines in new york, the schuylers are proud to be one of their fledgling countrys founding families. When they agree to take in an orphaned teenage girl along with eliza s oldest brother, john schuyler, eliza cant help but attempt a. As battle cries of the american revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about preparing for one of new york societys biggest events. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As a young nation begins to take shape, alexander hamilton and elizabeth schuyler are on top of the world. Mar 01, 2018 alex and eliza trailer mel the writer. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of alex and eliza.
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