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Duel With the Devil

the True Story of How Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Teamed Up to Take on America's First Sensational Murder Mystery
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Jan 07, 2016CMLibrary_gjd rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
When the body of Elma Sands, a young, vibrant Quaker, is found in the Manhattan Well, New Yorkers cry for blood. Levi Weeks, who boarded at the same house as Elma, is immediately arrested after gossip says he's the last person to see her alive. So, how did two of the young Country's bitterest rivals end up defending Mr. Weeks? Politics and money, of course; turns out both men owed Week's brother money for building their homes. Paul Collins offers a fascinating look at this; America's longest running cold case, including new (credible) evidence into the murder. This book proves the old adage; the more things change, the more they stay the same. A very fast paced and engaging tale perfect for summer reading.