Star spangled scandal, sex, murder, and the trial that changed America, Chris DeRose
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Label
Star spangled scandal, sex, murder, and the trial that changed America, Chris DeRose
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-346) and index
Illustrations
maps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Star spangled scandal
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1076740309
Responsibility statement
Chris DeRose
Sub title
sex, murder, and the trial that changed America
Summary
It is two years before the Civil War, and Congressman Daniel Sickles and his lovely wife Teresa are popular fixtures in Washington, D.C. society. Because Congressman Sickles is frequently out of town, he trusts his friend, U.S. Attorney Philip Barton Key--son of Francis Scott Key--to escort the beautiful Mrs. Sickles to parties in his absence. Then one day an anonymous note sets into motion a tragic course of events that culminates in a shocking murder in broad daylight in Lafayette Square. This is the riveting true story of the murder and trial that sparked a national debate on madness, male honor, female virtue, fidelity, and the rule of law. Bestselling author Chris DeRose (The Presidents' War) uses diary entries, letters, newspaper accounts, and eyewitness testimonies to bring the characters to thrilling life in this antebellum true crime history. -- Adapted from Amazon