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Overview"This program includes a bonus conversation with the authors. Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington's character, but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA. In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York, William Tryon, and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. In this historical masterpiece, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producer, Josh Mensch, to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive research, Meltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the world, but also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 4, 1776. Praise for The First Conspiracy: ""This is American history at its finest, a gripping story of spies, killers, counterfeiters, traitors--and a mysterious prostitute who may or may not have even existed. Anyone with an interest in American history will love this book.""--Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God ""A wonderful book about leadership--and it shows why George Washington and his moral lessons are just as vital today. What a book. You'll love it.""--former president George H.W. Bush" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brad Meltzer , Josh Mensch , Scott BrickPublisher: MacMillan Audio Imprint: MacMillan Audio Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 15.00cm Weight: 0.254kg ISBN: 9781427299185ISBN 10: 1427299188 Publication Date: 08 January 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsBrad Meltzer utilizes his skills as a thriller novelist to great effect in this true story of a plot to kidnap or even kill George Washington in the early years of the American Revolution. Scott Brick adds to the enjoyment with a gripping narration. Mensch and Meltzer's pacing and straightforward writing style adapt well to audio. Brick, in turn, makes the pages come alive. ...This work is an excellent example of the perfect melding of text and narrator. -AudioFile, Earphones Award Winner I'd heard about the plot to assassinate George Washington for years, but was stunned that no one had ever gotten to the bottom of it. But that's Brad's gift: unlocking secrets that two centuries of historians couldn't. Reading this was like narrating a thriller -- nonstop action, intrigue and suspense. - Scott Brick on narrating The First Conspiracy, AudioFile Brad Meltzer utilizes his skills as a thriller novelist to great effect in this true story of a plot to kidnap or even kill George Washington in the early years of the American Revolution. Scott Brick adds to the enjoyment with a gripping narration. Mensch and Meltzer's pacing and straightforward writing style adapt well to audio. Brick, in turn, makes the pages come alive. ...This work is an excellent example of the perfect melding of text and narrator. -AudioFile, Earphones Award Winner I'd heard about the plot to assassinate George Washington for years, but was stunned that no one had ever gotten to the bottom of it. But that's Brad's gift: unlocking secrets that two centuries of historians couldn't. Reading this was like narrating a thriller -- nonstop action, intrigue and suspense. - Scott Brick on narrating The First Conspiracy, AudioFile Author Information"BRAD MELTZER is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist, The Inner Circle, and many other bestselling thrillers, as well as the ""Ordinary People Change the World"" series. He is also the host of the History Channel TV shows Brad Meltzer's Decoded and Brad Meltzer's Lost History, which he used to help find the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero. JOSH MENSCH is a writer and documentary television producer with a focus on American history and culture. He has produced, written, and directed series for National Geographic, PBS, A&E, Discovery, and many other networks. He met Brad Meltzer while working as a showrunner on Brad Meltzer's Lost History for The History Channel. Josh is a graduate of Princeton and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son." 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