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Companion Reads for My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton
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items Curated for readers who loved the blend of romance, politics, and women's overlooked stories in My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. These ten titles deepen the world of the Revolutionary era through biography, narrative history, and...
Written by the same author duo as My Dear Hamilton, this novel follows Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph, Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter, drawing on thousands of letters and original sources. Ideal for readers who enjoyed Eliza's perspective and ...
America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray
This novel centers Eliza Hamilton's voice, tracing her courtship, marriage, and lifelong effort to preserve Alexander Hamilton's legacy. Perfect for readers who want to stay with the same couple but see them through a different author's lens. It emph...
I, Eliza Hamilton by Susan Holloway Scott
A young adult historical romance that reimagines Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler's early courtship, beginning at the famed Schuyler ball. Best for readers who want a lighter, more romantic take on the Hamilton story while still anchored in ...
Alex & Eliza Series by Melissa de la Cruz
Ron Chernow's landmark biography offers the deeply researched life of Alexander Hamilton that inspired the hit musical. This is ideal for readers who want to compare the fictionalized events of My Dear Hamilton with the underlying historical record. ...
Alexander Hamilton | American Experience
This lavishly illustrated volume chronicles the creation of the Hamilton musical and includes the full annotated libretto. It suits readers who discovered My Dear Hamilton via the musical and want to see how stage storytelling reframes the same lives...
Hamilton: The Revolution: Miranda, Lin-Manuel ...
Alex Myers's debut novel tells the story of Deborah Sampson, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Continental Army. It's a strong fit for readers drawn to My Dear Hamilton's focus on women defying gender expectations during the Revolutionar...
REVOLUTIONARY Definition & Meaning
This narrative history reveals the Culper Ring, the intelligence network that helped George Washington win the war. Readers who enjoyed the political maneuvering and shadowy intrigues surrounding Hamilton and his contemporaries will appreciate this r...
Washington's Spies: America's First Spy Ring
Jeff Wilser blends biography, humor, and practical wisdom to extract “life lessons” from Hamilton's career and character. It works well for readers who finished My Dear Hamilton fascinated by Hamilton's ambition, flaws, and work ethic. The accessible...
Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life - Jeff Wilser
Sarah Vowell's witty history follows the Marquis de Lafayette's role in the Revolution and his relationships with Washington, Hamilton, and other founders. This is ideal for readers who enjoyed seeing familiar names and alliances intersect in My Dear...
Lafayette
Nathaniel Philbrick examines the fraught relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold, highlighting ego, loyalty, and betrayal in the war's middle years. Fans of My Dear Hamilton's treatment of political scandal, honor, and personal dow...
Valiant Ambition: George Washington & Benedict Arnold