senator from New York from 1789 to 1791 - losing his seat to none other than Aaron Burr (who would eventually kill his future son-in-law Alexander in a duel). After the war he was active in both local and national politics, even serving as a U.S. He served several stints in the Continental Congress and was involved in planning a number of notable Revolutionary War battles, including the surprising Colonial victory at Saratoga in 1777, the first widespread British defeat and a turning point of the war. He eventually became a prominent landowner, with tens of thousands of acres in the Albany area. Philip also hailed from a prominent family and he commanded a militia during the French and Indian War of the 1750s. A noted beauty, she was a bright star on the social scene of Albany before and after her marriage. Catherine, also known as Kitty, was the daughter of one of New York State’s oldest, richest and most prominent Dutch families.

Eliza descended from some of America’s most prominent early familiesīorn in August 1757, she was one of eight surviving children of Philip Schuyler and Catherine Van Rensselaer. But despite these differences, the pair formed a lasting bond that has been the subject of numerous books and the award-winning musical, Hamilton. She came from a well-established, highly-regarded family, he was an orphaned immigrant. The battles are just beginning in the sumptuous sequel to Melissa de la Cruz’s New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story.When Elizabeth “Eliza” Schuyler married Alexander Hamilton in December 1780, the pair would have seemed like a great mismatch on paper. Torn apart by new trials and temptations, can Alex and Eliza’s epic love survive life in the big city? And with Alex’s star on the rise, Eliza can’t help but feel neglected by a husband who seems to have time for everyone but her. Eliza struggles to build a home in the hustle and bustle of New York City just as Alex’s burgeoning law practice brings him up against his greatest rival–the ambitious young lawyer Aaron Burr.

Yet even after the Revolution comes to its historic close, Alex and Eliza’s happily-ever-after is threatened. But when the war unexpectedly arrives on Eliza’s doorstep, she must fight for a better future–for their fledgling country and for her marriage. even if that means leaving his beloved Eliza behind to join the front lines at the Battle of Yorktown. Still, Alex is as determined as ever to prove his mettle and secure his legacy. The thrilling romance of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler continues in the sizzling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love StoryĪs the war for American independence rages on, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler begin their new life as a married couple.

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