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  • By: L. M. Elliott
  • Narrator: Cassandra Campbell
  • Length: 11 hours 4 minutes
  • Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
  • Publish date: December 11, 2018
  • Language: English
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Hamilton and Peggy! Audiobook Summary

Drawing from historical journals and letters, New York Times bestselling author Laura Elliot weaves a richly detailed tale about the extraordinary Peggy Schuyler and her revolutionary friendship with Alexander Hamilton. Perfect for fans of the smash musical sensation Hamilton.

Peggy Schuyler has always felt like she’s existed in the shadows of her beloved sisters: the fiery, intelligent Angelica and beautiful, sweet Eliza. But it’s in the throes of a chaotic war that Peggy finds herself a central figure amid Loyalists and Patriots, spies and traitors, friends and family.

When a flirtatious aide-de-camp, Alexander Hamilton, writes to Peggy asking for her help in wooing the earnest Eliza, Peggy finds herself unable to deny such an impassioned plea. A fast friendship forms between the two, but Alexander is caught in the same war as her father, and the danger to all their lives is real.

Everything is a battlefield–from the frontlines to their carefully coded letters–but will Peggy’s bravery’s and intelligence be enough to keep them all safe?

Bank Street College Best Book of the Year (Historical Fiction, 2019) * 2018 Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mention

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Hamilton and Peggy! Audiobook Narrator

Cassandra Campbell is the narrator of Hamilton and Peggy! audiobook that was written by L. M. Elliott

L. M. Elliott is the New York Times bestselling author of Da Vinci’s Tiger; Under a War-Torn Sky; A Troubled Peace; Across a War-Tossed Sea; Annie, Between the States; Give Me Liberty; Flying South; and Hamilton and Peggy! She lives in Virginia with her family. You can visit her online at www.lmelliott.com.

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L. M. Elliott is the author of Hamilton and Peggy!

Hamilton and Peggy! Full Details

Narrator Cassandra Campbell
Length 11 hours 4 minutes
Author L. M. Elliott
Publisher Katherine Tegen Books
Release date December 11, 2018
ISBN 9780062908001

Additional info

The publisher of the Hamilton and Peggy! is Katherine Tegen Books. The imprint is Katherine Tegen Books. It is supplied by Katherine Tegen Books. The ISBN-13 is 9780062908001.

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This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Megan

December 18, 2017

A fun read for historical buffs, fans of Hamilton, and anyone who loves a collection of terrific characters. Peggy is smart and brave--a kick-butt heroine in the style of Jo March or Lizzie Bennett. The cast of characters is rounded out by the people you would expect--Eliza and Angelica Schuyler, Hamilton, George Washington, Lafayette. But there are also hilarious cameos from characters largely forgotten by history. The splashes of romance will tug at your heartstrings, but the main focus of the story is on the incredible bond and sisterhood between Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy. A smart, fun, well-researched must-read!

Michaela

December 28, 2017

I don't even know where to start - this book was everything I wanted! As a Musical Theatre nut and a Hamilton fan, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book and I'M SO GLAD I DID. L.M. Elliott's novel is filled with beautiful scenic description that was so crystal clear, I could basically see my

sally

April 01, 2018

Finally finished! Peggy is adorable.***AAAANNNDDDDDDPEEEGGGGGGGGYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

May

February 10, 2018

L.M. Elliott is known for her well-researched historical fiction and for taking fascinating women off the sidelines of history into the heart of it, and this book is no different! Make no mistake, Peggy Schuyler is the star of the show in this story. The novel looks in on her relationship with her eldest sisters, Angelica and Eliza, and with her parents, and how those relationships were changed by the Revolution (and Hamilton's courtship of Eliza). Peggy was regarded in her time as intelligent and kind, and was perhaps a bit too adventuresome for the era's expectations of women. I found her engaging as a character, and was grateful to see her at the center of the narrative. Those looking for Hamilton will find him here in small doses of appearance and larger doses of influence. But Elliott doesn't set her story with Hamilton once he appears. Instead she offers up an interpretative of how Hamilton, and the Revolution itself, changed the Schuyler sister's and especially Peggy's, lives. I appreciated this bit of script flipping - often historical narrative focuses on the well-known driving actors of an event, ignoring those providing support behind the scenes and those whose lives were changed indirectly. Focusing on Peggy instead of Hamilton offers fresh perspective on the man and the war. If you want to read about a young woman with a bit of spring in her step who saw the Revolution as a chance for something more exciting than colonial domestic life, pick up Peggy and venture off history's beaten path.

Heather

April 11, 2019

The oft-forgotten third Schuyler sister, relegated to living her life in her older sisters' shadows, Peggy takes the spotlight in Elliott's historical piece. Little sister Peggy proved to be the glue that kept her sisters together through sisterly rivalries, forbidden romances, and harrowing battles of the Revolutionary War. Peggy, possessing a quick wit of her own, eventually curved her own spot within the Schuyler circle. The research in the back of the book is well worth a look for the curious mind that is craving more historical context.

Adriana

December 22, 2017

It is now 4:25 am and I just finished this amazing novel. This is my first historical fiction ever, and honestly, I'll be catching up on L.M. Elliot books because I loved every single part of Peggy's journey. She is witty, she is fierce and courageous and everything I love for in a main character. Although I can't really say whether it's accurate in its depiction of all of the characters and historical events, I am led to believe the author did her fair share of investigation on the matter, and trust her good judgement. Over all Hamilton & Peggy is an amazing book I'm so glad I picked it up.

Brian

February 07, 2018

A cute story about the third Schuyler sister. Thoroughly researched, the author does a great job of bringing to life a person forgotten by history. Be warned, the title is kind of misleading, Hamilton is barely in this book. It's all about Peggy (and Eliza and Angelica). A good read for Hamilton fans and students of history.

Fefyy

December 14, 2019

Peggy really did have the best of both of her sisters...I really liked learning a little more about who she was but I did miss to find more of her "revolutionary friendship" with Alexander in the book. Also, the time period the author chose to portray in this book felt a bit off to me... Like the story started and finished in two very weird moments.Apart from that, it was an enjoyable read...I'm living my best Hamiltrash life and I don't even care 😂 *Work! Work!*

Natalie

August 05, 2021

I really appreciated the historical accuracy of this book. It was well researched and I loved the little details and kernels of truth among the creative license. I enjoyed Peggy’s personality and the look at the third Schuyler sister. My only complaint was it felt like it was slow moving and the fun stuff didn’t start until we’ll after page 200 or so.

Jodi

February 02, 2018

Another great read by LM Elliott. I have enjoyed & recommended every book that she has written, and I've taught (or supported other teachers to do so) many of her books. As usual, research is impeccable, characters become your friends, and you just feel smarter about history after finishing!!

Eden

December 30, 2017

In "Hamilton and Peggy!: A Revolutionary Friendship," L.M. Elliott illuminates the spaces that other stories of the Hamilton cohort leave dark. It is a lively, extremely well-researched, impassioned portrayal of a young woman who lovers of all things Hamilton and plucky heroines ahead of their time will find rewarding. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Lovers of the Revolutionary War will gobble it up!While this novel is perfect for existing Hamilton fans, I'm not sure I would recommend it to those not already familiar with the Revolutionary War or the stories depicted in Hamilton or other American Revolution-related texts. I found the beginning of the story to be a bit slow, and because of how detail-oriented it is (Elliott did a ton of research before writing-- you can even check out her pages long bibliography!), it might lose those not already interested in the topic. I also worry that the novel has been misrepresented by its title. The focus, I feel, is not on Hamilton and Peggy's friendship, but instead on Peggy's experiences of the war that Miranda's "Hamilton" depicts, as well as her journey to selfhood. And it does this incredibly well. While Hamilton does make several appearances, and banter between the two characters is definitely highlighted later on in the novel, I was a bit confused when one of the titular characters did not even appear until a third of the way into the novel. While I understand that putting the word "Hamilton" into a title is a guaranteed way to attract fans of the phenomenon, this particular novel might've been better served if it fully embraced from the beginning what it does so well-- breathe life into the youngest of the Schuyler trio-- Peggy Schuyler-- a force to be reckoned with in her own right, while bringing her out of the shadow of her older sisters Angelica and Eliza.Overall, I really enjoyed this original take on the Hamilton phenomenon, especially later on in the novel, and would definitely recommend it to those already fans of the Revolutionary War or "Hamilton." Let's face it, they are many.

Kim

December 21, 2017

What a great story! I haven't been on the Hamilton bandwagon, so my recall of him is limited to what I just read in my daughter's AP History text, which was all about politics and nothing about his personal life. It was fun to see him come to life through this story. I used to live in NJ, and with a history buff mother, I have been to Jockey Hollow and Ford's Mansion in Morristown, so I loved reading about the history took place there.The bond between the three sisters was so much fun to see play out in the story. It was great to see them back one another up even if they didn't always agree with each other.I think this is a book that a YA would enjoy as well as an adult, as long as you have a interest in history. Very enjoyable!

Suze

June 25, 2018

Peggy Schuyler and her sisters are close. They're the daughters of General Schuyler, an important military man, who's given them an upbringing filled with books and information. Angelica is the beautiful bold one and Eliza is the angelic sweet one with the good heart. Peggy keeps wondering where that leaves her. She's looking for her place in life and finds it in a time of war. Peggy is intelligent and she's a brilliant strategist. She constantly finds herself in the middle of conspiracies and witnesses several battles. Peggy can stand her ground and her terrific brain and quick wit are her specialty, but also the reason some men are finding her difficult to handle.Love is the reason the Schuyler sisters have eventually separated. Angelica elopes and Eliza falls in love with the charismatic Alexander Hamilton. Because Eliza is popular and has many suitors, Hamilton asks Peggy to help him win her sister's heart. He's a clever man and Peggy finds him an interesting companion. Talking to him is never boring and even though his advice can be hurtful, he doesn't give it with that intention. Alexander Hamilton manages to find a place in each Schuyler sister's heart. In a time of war long absences are normal and everyone's life is in danger. Will Peggy be able to contribute to the defeat of the enemy and is there a chance her wishes for the future will come true?Hamilton and Peggy! is a fantastic gripping story. I was fascinated by the strong, proud and incredibly smart Peggy. She can stand up for herself, she's loyal to her family and even though she wants to be loved more than anything else in the world, she knows her duty to her country comes first. I absolutely loved her fierce personality. Peggy might think she's existing in the shadows of her popular sisters, but she isn't. She's a force to be reckoned with and she's special just like her sisters. I loved their connection, it isn't always easy having to compete with two older sisters who can't do anything wrong, but love and family always wins. I enjoyed reading about their bond, their personal growth and their political visions. I love strong heroines and Hamilton and Peggy! definitely delivers in that area.L.M. Elliott has written an interesting story. I loved how well she's done her research. It's visible in every sentence of Hamilton and Peggy! Peggy helps General Schuyler with his work, which gives a lot of insight in the war. The book is set in the last quarter of the eighteenth century and America is in turmoil. L.M. Elliott describes the chaos and losses, the difficulties of war and finding funds to fight, the strategies needed to defeat the enemy and much much more in a terrific detailed and vivid way. I learned a lot while reading this book, while I was enthralled by the compelling story at the same time. I love it when a book teaches me something and spellbinds me completely as well. Hamilton and Peggy! has incredible main characters, they're multilayered with intriguing minds and fabulous conversational skills. I highly recommend this amazing book that captivated me from beginning to end.

Alana

May 03, 2018

Set in late-1700s New York during the American Revolution, this is an entertaining homage to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical, Hamilton. Peggy Schuyler, eighteen, is the youngest of Patriot General Philip Schuyler’s three eldest—and in 1777, as yet unmarried—daughters. With the commander of the Northern Army as her father, Peggy is privy to the tribulations, and, eventually, to the hard-won victories that turn the tide toward American independence.There are two struggles for independence here—the one the Patriots are fighting, and the one in Peggy’s heart. Through her relationship with the “quicksilver” Alexander Hamilton, who hopes to marry Peggy’s sister, Eliza, readers experience Peggy’s yearning to make a genuine contribution to the Revolution, no matter how small; in short, to claim her own identity and not live in the long shadow of sweet Eliza and beautiful, flirty Angelica. Peggy’s sharply observed interaction with her future brother-in-law, “Hammie,” begins when he writes to enlist her as an ally in wooing Eliza. Against this backdrop, Peggy faces personal and political turmoil head-on until, finally, she must summon all her courage to keep her family safe. "Historical Novels Review," May 2018I particularly appreciated the author’s sidelong glances at contemporary issues. Three out of four men in the Continental Army were born somewhere other than America. Hamilton, the immigrant son of a single mother, sailed from the Caribbean Island of St. Croix to America to make his name and fortune. Many famous men and women (Benedict Arnold, Martha Washington) inhabit these pages, including the affable young French aristocrat, the Marquis de Lafayette, who volunteered with the Continental Army, was named a Major General at age nineteen, and very nearly steals the show. The author’s engaging afterword and a thorough bibliography nicely round out the book. Highly recommended.

Kristie

July 24, 2019

I liked this so much more than I expected to. I read it to satisfy the category of "novel based on real events" for the 2019 PopSugar Reading Challenge. Historical fiction is not generally my thing, but given we'd just purchased tickets to see Hamilton, I thought maybe I should learn a little more about this point in history, and that a novel would definitely be a more engaging way to do so than picking up a history book. The book is obviously not written from a Native American perspective, nor that of a slave of that time. Elliott obviously paints a picture in which General George Washington and his cause are heroic. That said, she does acknowledge the hypocrisy, greed, and cruelty of the Revolution's soldiers in their thirst for (their own) freedom. I thoroughly enjoyed the human elements of this historical account, but perhaps what I appreciate most was the afterward. Sometimes I read books containing both history and fiction and, when I finish them, I'm hesitant to talk about them. I'm unsure what I have truly learned. It's almost never clear what portions of those types of books were factual and where the authors used their creative license to make stories more engaging or to fill in blanks. Elliott's afterward breaks down exactly which portions were based on historical record and explains where she drew her own connections and made inferences. I really appreciated this because it empowers the reader to discuss the book with others without unintentionally presenting conjecture as fact. 4.25 stars. I would definitely recommend this book to others.

Steph

May 22, 2018

I recommend this book to any fan of historical fiction. The way that some of this history is presented, while I did like it I was in and out of this book in some places. Wow the ending of the book, the last 100 or so pages made this book so worth the read! I loved the end of the book, and I recommend that if you start this book that you stick it out. I loved Peggy as a character, and I loved her journey so much. As told in the afterword, this book is factual, and you can tell how much research went into this book just from the bibliography. Overall, I enjoyed this novel immensely and it was such a joy to read.

Lisa

March 10, 2018

Another great historical read by L.M. Elliott. As usual, she has conducted comprehensive research into the time period and her characters to bring them to life. A good bit of this research finds its way into the book, especially the excerpts at the beginning of each chapter. I loved the fact that this book was about strong women, which is something much of history glosses over. You’ve heard the phrase, behind every successful man is a strong woman. Well, Elliott provides to her readers a lens into some of the strong women of history. While she is playing on the popularity of Hamilton, this story is more about Peggy and her sisters. She should have called the book Peggy, which she kind of did by the fact that on the cover Peggy is represented in larger type. As a history teacher I would have enjoyed more of Peggy’s activities in becoming an important operative in the Revolutionary War. Nevertheless, Elliott offers another successful YAL historical fiction that is an enjoyable read.

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