Historical Fiction
G/A de la Cruz, Melissa. Alex & Eliza: A Love Story. GP Putnam’s Sons, 2017. 358p. 978-1-5247-3962-1. $17.99
G/A de la Cruz, Melissa. Alex & Eliza: A Love Story. GP Putnam’s Sons, 2017. 358p. 978-1-5247-3962-1. $17.99
Like many people before her, Melissa de la Cruz and her
daughter fell in love with and were inspired after seeing the hit musical,
Hamilton on Broadway in 2016. The musical immediately made them wonder about
Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler’s courtship and inspired de la Cruz.
This novel focuses solely on the early days of Alex and Eliza’s relationship.
It begins with their somewhat tumultuous introduction, where Alexander was
charged with delivering bad news to Eliza’s father, which left Eliza not liking
Alex at all. It takes a while, but ultimately Alex’s charm and determination
pay off and lead to one of history’s most romantic love stories. You don’t have
to be a fan of the musical or even know much about Alexander Hamilton or
Elizabeth Schuyler as historical figures to appreciate this rich girl, poor boy
romance. If you like historical fiction or just a good old fashioned love
story, then this book is a must read. Loren
Spector, LAPL, Memorial
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