They Risked it All
Discover Meriwether Lewis' dangerous, secret mission before his famous expedition; the brilliant diplomat who outmaneuvered Napoleon's top negotiators; a forgotten heroine of Saint-Domingue whose enslaved island changed American history. Manifest Destiny lives on today in our political landscape. This is how it all began, when every choice carried the weight of nations.
Perfect for readers who loved: Game of Thrones • House of Cards • The Left Hand of God
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Book Status: I am in revisions following my editor's "developmental edits." The book is on track to be published in the fall of 2025.
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