Lincoln's Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him to the Presidency

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Book Synopsis: Instant New York Times bestseller! A Winner of the Barondess/Lincoln Award

A Washington Independent Review of Books Favorite Book of 2018

A Suspense Magazine Best Book of 2018

A Mental Floss Best Book of 2018

A USA Today Top 10 Hot Book for Summer

“Makes you feel as if you are watching a live camera riveted on a courtroom more than 150 years ago.” —Diane Sawyer

The true story of Abraham Lincoln’s last murder trial, a case in which he had a deep personal involvement—and which played out in the nation’s newspapers as he began his presidential campaign

At the end of the summer of 1859, twenty-two-year-old Peachy Quinn Harrison went on trial for murder in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln was hired to defend him. This was to be his last great case as a lawyer.

What normally would have been a local case took on momentous meaning. Lincoln’s debates with Stephen Douglas had gained him a national following. He was being urged to make a run for the presidency. His reputation was untarnished, but should he lose this trial, the spotlight now focused so brightly on him might be dimmed.

The case also posed personal challenges for Lincoln. The victim had trained for the law in his office, and Lincoln had been his friend and his mentor. The accused killer, the young man Lincoln would defend, was the son of a close friend and supporter. And to win this trial he would have to form an allegiance with a bitter political rival.

Lincoln’s Last Trial captures the presidential hopeful’s dramatic courtroom confrontations in vivid detail as he fights for his client—but also for his own political future.

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Discover the gripping true story that propelled Abraham Lincoln to the presidency with Lincoln's Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him to the Presidency. This instant New York Times bestseller will transport you back in time, making you feel as if you are watching a live camera riveted on a courtroom more than 150 years ago. With its suspenseful narrative, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Experience the brilliance of Abraham Lincoln as a lawyer in what would become his last great case. In defending twenty-two-year-old Peachy Quinn Harrison for murder in Springfield, Illinois, Lincoln faced personal challenges and political implications that could determine his future. With his reputation on the line and the national spotlight shining brightly on him, Lincoln had everything to lose. Dive into the courtroom confrontations and vivid details of Lincoln's Last Trial and witness the determination and brilliance that propelled Lincoln to greatness.

Lincoln's Last Trial is not just a courtroom drama but also a story of friendship, mentorship, and political rivalry. Lincoln had personal ties to both the victim and the accused, creating a moral dilemma that adds depth to the case. By forming an unexpected allegiance with a bitter political rival, Lincoln's legal skills and political future would be put to the ultimate test. Prepare to embark on a compelling journey through history and witness the complexities of Lincoln's character and the challenges he faced.

Don't miss out on this captivating read that blends legal drama, political intrigue, and the fascinating life of one of America's greatest presidents. Purchase Lincoln's Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him to the Presidency today and join the thousands of readers who have been enthralled by this unputdownable book.

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