The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln – Audiobook Online
“The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln” by Stephen L. Carter is a historical fiction novel set during the post-Civil War era in the United States. The story revolves around the trial and impeachment of President Abraham Lincoln. In this alternate version of history, Lincoln survives the assassination attempt at Ford’s Theatre and is then faced with another challenge – an impeachment trial.
The plot explores the political and social tensions in the aftermath of the Civil War as the country grapples with the reconstruction of the nation. Carter delves into the political machinations and rivalries within Congress, as various factions seek to remove Lincoln from power through the process of impeachment.
The author weaves together a complex narrative that incorporates legal drama, political intrigue, and personal conflicts. While the novel is primarily centered around the impeachment trial, it also offers insightful observations on race relations, power dynamics, and the moral dilemmas faced by Lincoln and those around him.
Carter skillfully captures the essence of the time period, giving readers a thought-provoking and imaginative look into what might have happened had Lincoln faced an impeachment trial. Overall, “The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln” offers an engaging blend of historical fiction and legal suspense, showcasing Stephen L. Carter’s talents as a storyteller while providing a fresh perspective on one of America’s most revered presidents.
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The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Stephen L. Carter’s thrilling new novel begins with an alternate history: President Abraham Lincoln survived an assassination attempt at the Ford Theater on April 14, 1865. Two years later, he was murdered. accused of exceeding constitutional authority, both during and after the Civil War. War, and faces an impeachment trial….
Abigail Canner, 21, is a young black woman, with an Oberlin degree, a job offer from the law firm that took on Lincoln’s defense, and the unwavering faith she learned from her late mother. her, that “whatever limitations society may place on ordinary black people, they will never apply to her.” And so Abigail embarked on a life that defied the norms of all walks of life in Washington society: working alongside a white secretary, meeting the nation’s greats and powers – including the president himself. But when Lincoln’s chief adviser is found brutally murdered the night before his trial, Abigail is caught up in a dangerous web of intrigue and conspiracies that reach the highest levels of divided government.
This is a vividly imagined historical fiction that captures the emotional tone of post-Civil War America, a brilliantly realized courtroom drama that explores always controversial question about the nature of presidential power and a provocative story of political suspense.
Even though the idea of a narrative that entails the survival of President Lincoln’s assassination attempt by John Wilkes Booth seemed implausible, I had always been curious about the possible outcomes if Mr. Lincoln had lived. Despite a sluggish beginning, the thought of discontinuing the book never occurred to me and shortly after starting it, I found myself deeply engrossed. Thanks to this book, I now have a better grasp of America after the Civil War. Paul Boehmer’s narration is exceptional!
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