Author: Timothy L. O'Brien File Type: epub A nation shattered by its presidents murder Two diaries that reveal the true scope of an American conspiracy A detective determined to bring the truth to light, no matter what it costs him From award-winning journalist Timothy L. OBrien comes a gripping historical thriller that poses a provocative question What if the plot to assassinate President Lincoln was wider and more sinister than we ever imagined? In late spring of 1865, as America mourns the death of its leader, Washington, D.C., police detective Temple McFadden makes a startling discovery. Strapped to the body of a dead man at the B&O Railroad station are two diaries, two documents that together reveal the true depth of the Lincoln conspiracy. Securing the diaries will put Temples life in jeopardyand will endanger the fragile peace of a nation still torn by war. Temples quest to bring the conspirators to justice takes him on a perilous journey through the gaslit streets of the Civil Warera capital, into bawdy houses and back alleys where ruthless enemies await him in every shadowed corner. Aided by an underground network of friendsand by his wife, Fiona, a nurse who possesses a formidable arsenal of medicinal potionsTemple must stay one step ahead of Lafayette Baker, head of the Union Armys spy service. Along the way, hell run from or rely on Edwin Stanton, Lincolns fearsome secretary of war the legendary Scottish spymaster Allan Pinkerton abolitionist Sojourner Truth the photographer Alexander Gardner and many others. Bristling with twists and building to a climax that will leave readers gasping, The Lincoln Conspiracy offers a riveting new account of what truly motivated the assassination of one of Americas most beloved presidentsand who participated in the plot to derail the train of liberty that Lincoln set in motion. History as a dangerous, inventive game. Fascinating.Martin Cruz Smith *The Lincoln Conspiracyis a hell of a good read.Its an exciting thriller full of believable characters and absorbing history,and the end result isa page-turning blend of research and imagination.David Liss* From the Hardcover edition.**Review...a historical puzzle as labyrinthine and grandiose as Scheherazades tales...As clever as Sherlock Holmes, as wily as Pendergast in Preston and Childs series, and wickedly funny on top of it all, the irresistible McFadden is due to return in a sequel--thank goodness!**- BOOKLIST (starred review) The history and overall arc of the novel are superb...and Temple McFadden proves to be a worthwhile hero.-- Washington Post...a superb job of mixing historical fact with bold speculation...Timothy OBriens husband-and-wife team proves a unique one. Fiona has more moxie than the majority of 19th-century women, and Temples aversion to firearms sets him apart from the majority of his contemporaries. All in all, a fine historical mystery.-- BookReporterPraise for *The Lincoln Conspiracy History as a dangerous, inventive game . . . fascinating.Martin Cruz Smith A notable fiction debut with an appealing detective hero and plenty of action. It gets off to a fast start and never stops.Library Journal A historical puzzle as labyrinthine and grandiose as Scheherazades tales . . . As clever as Sherlock Holmes, as wily as Pendergast in Preston and Childs series, and wickedly funny on top of it all, the irresistible McFadden is due to return in a sequelthank goodness!Booklist (starred review) [A] fast-paced, well-conceived adventure . . . There is nothing more fun than losing oneself in OBriens rich and riotous mixture of reimagination and fact.Historical Novels Review * Gripping . . . The history and overall arc of the novel are superb . . . and Temple McFadden proves to be a worthwhile hero.Associated Press From the Back Cover The Lincoln Conspiracyis a hell of a good read.Itsan exciting thriller full of believable characters and absorbinghistory,and the end result isa page-turning blend of research andimagination.--David Liss * A nation shattered by its presidents murder Two diaries that reveal the true scope of an American conspiracy A detective determined to bring the truth to light, no matter what it costs him * From award-winning journalist Timothy L. OBrien comes a grippinghistorical thriller that poses a provocative question What if the plotto assassinate President Lincoln was wider and more sinister than weever imagined * Bristling with twists and building to a climax that will leave readers gasping, The Lincoln Conspiracy offers a riveting new account of what truly motivated the assassination of one of Americas most beloved presidents--and who participated in the plot to derail the train of liberty that Lincoln set in motion.

Author: Karoline Kan File Type: pdf A deeply personal and shocking look at how China is coming to terms with its conflicted past as it emerges into a modern, cutting-edge superpower. Through the stories of three generations of women in her family, Karoline Kan, a former New York Times reporter based in Beijing, reveals how they navigated their way in a country beset by poverty and often-violent political unrest. As the Kans move from quiet villages to crowded towns and through the urban streets of Beijing in search of a better way of life, they are forced to confront the past and break the chains of tradition, especially those forced on women.Raw and revealing, Karoline Kan offers gripping tales of her grandmother, who struggled to make a way for her family during the Great Famine of her mother, who defied the One-Child Policy by giving birth to Karoline of her cousin, a shoe factory worker scraping by on 6 yuan (88 cents) per hour and of herself, as an ambitious millennial striving to find a job--and true love--during a time rife with bewildering social change. Under Red Skies is an engaging eyewitness account and Karolines quest to understand the rapidly evolving, shifting sands of China. It is the first English-language memoir from a Chinese millennial to be published in America, and a fascinating portrait of an otherwise-hidden world, written from the perspective of those who live there. **Review Marie Claire , Inspiring Memoirs by Women That Are More Addictive Than Fiction! A heartfelt introduction into Chinas recent history -- and a rare firsthand dispatch from its millennial generation....For those seeking to understand the future of China and U.S.-China relations, voices like hers are an essential part of the conversation. * The Wall Street Journal Vivid and humane, Karoline Kans memoir of coming of age in China is richly revealing and contemporary, shaped both by the pain of history and the hope for the future - at turns bold and vulnerable, like China itself. Evan Osnos, National Book Award-winning author of Age of Ambition Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China and New Yorker staff writer At first glance, Karoline Kans Under Red Skies is a simple coming-of -age story. A young girl from a poor family grows up, goes to university, falls in love and gets her heart broken (repeatedly), and finally triumphs as a journalist. But contained within is a sharply observed critique of all that is dysfunctional in Chinese society. You can learn more about modern China through this compulsively readable memoir than from many weightier tomes. Barbara Demick, National Book Award finalist and author of Nothing to Envy Ordinary Lives in North Korea Karoline Kans intimate portrait of growing up in contemporary China opens a new window onto a country going through lightning-fast change. Edward Wong, International Correspondent and Former Beijing Bureau Chief, The New York Times Under Red Skies is a beautiful look at the struggles of Chinas fast-changing society. In Karolines inspiring and heartfelt stories of her family, she voices how much Chinese people have overcome. This book should be read by people from all corners of the world if they want to know the real story of China. Xinran, author of The Good Women of China Karoline Kans Under Red Skies is an engrossing account of a rapidly changing China seen through the eyes of an imaginative, ambitious young woman... An intimate coming-of-age story, this book should be read by anyone seeking to understand the aspirations and frustrations of young people in China today. Leta Hong Fincher, author of Betraying Big Brother The Feminist Awakening in China A fascinating memoir about three generations of Chinese women. Whereas classics like Wild Swans end with the Cultural Revolution, Under Red Skies picks up where Jung Chang leaves off in this look at contemporary Chinese life and history as it changes before our eyes. Lijia Zhang, author of Socialism is Great! A Workers Memoir of The New China With her revealing and introspective account of growing up in post-1989 China, Kan fills a void in contemporary literature on the country. While the profound societal shakeup that unfolded during that period has left everyone of her generation with a remarkable story, few have possessed such skill and courage in telling theirs. Eric Fish, author of Chinas Millennials The Want Generation Poignant, humane, and insightful, [ Under Red Skies ] brings the extraordinary story of the last fifty years in China vividly alive. The Kan familys struggles to survive and prosper through many adversities, largely inflicted on them by government, are a moving testament to the resilience and determination of three generations of women. Isabel Hilton, OBE, founder of China Dialogue and author of The Search for the Panchen Lama About the Author Karoline Kan is a former New York Times reporter who writes about millennial life and politics in China. Shes currently an editor at China Dialogue. She lives in Beijing.