Hamilton and Peggy!: A Revolutionary Friendship Paperback – September 10, 2019

Peggy Schuyler and her sisters are close. They're the daughters of General Schuyler, an important military man, who's given them an upbringing filled with books and information. Angelica is the beautiful bold one and Eliza is the angelic sweet one with the good heart. Peggy keeps wondering where that leaves her. She's looking for her place in life and finds it in a time of war. Peggy is intelligent and she's a brilliant strategist. She constantly finds herself in the middle of conspiracies and witnesses several battles. Peggy can stand her ground and her terrific brain and quick wit are her specialty, but also the reason some men are finding her difficult to handle.Love is the reason the Schuyler sisters have eventually separated. Angelica elopes and Eliza falls in love with the charismatic Alexander Hamilton. Because Eliza is popular and has many suitors, Hamilton asks Peggy to help him win her sister's heart. He's a clever man and Peggy finds him an interesting companion. Talking to him is never boring and even though his advice can be hurtful, he doesn't give it with that intention. Alexander Hamilton manages to find a place in each Schuyler sister's heart. In a time of war long absences are normal and everyone's life is in danger. Will Peggy be able to contribute to the defeat of the enemy and is there a chance her wishes for the future will come true?Hamilton and Peggy! is a fantastic gripping story. I was fascinated by the strong, proud and incredibly smart Peggy. She can stand up for herself, she's loyal to her family and even though she wants to be loved more than anything else in the world, she knows her duty to her country comes first. I absolutely loved her fierce personality. Peggy might think she's existing in the shadows of her popular sisters, but she isn't. She's a force to be reckoned with and she's special just like her sisters. I loved their connection, it isn't always easy having to compete with two older sisters who can't do anything wrong, but love and family always wins. I enjoyed reading about their bond, their personal growth and their political visions. I love strong heroines and Hamilton and Peggy! definitely delivers in that area.L.M. Elliott has written an interesting story. I loved how well she's done her research. It's visible in every sentence of Hamilton and Peggy! Peggy helps General Schuyler with his work, which gives a lot of insight in the war. The book is set in the last quarter of the eighteenth century and America is in turmoil. L.M. Elliott describes the chaos and losses, the difficulties of war and finding funds to fight, the strategies needed to defeat the enemy and much much more in a terrific detailed and vivid way. I learned a lot while reading this book, while I was enthralled by the compelling story at the same time. I love it when a book teaches me something and spellbinds me completely as well. Hamilton and Peggy! has incredible main characters, they're multilayered with intriguing minds and fabulous conversational skills. I highly recommend this amazing book that captivated me from beginning to end.

By far the best book I’ve read in a long time. This book is so vividly written, it’s so easy to “see” history playing out. I loved seeing a portrait of such an incredible unknown figure from this time period. Peggy was fierce, loyal, and a force to be reckoned with. If possible, this book made me love George Washington even more.

I love the musical Hamilton, but I wanted to know more about the Schuyler sisters. I found this book with no high hopes. I was GREATLY suprised by this book. All the facts were accurate and I got to learn about Peggy Schuyler and her sisters. You also get to learn about Angelica's elopement, Peggy's fake French romance, and lots about Peggy and Hamilton. We also get a peak at what their father, Phillip Schuyler, and how he was so important to the war. It's a well written peice. I reccomend to all Hamilton fans!

This was an enjoyable read -- fun and really gets into the characters. However, interesting as Peggy Schuyler might be, the really interesting Peggy of the Revolution was Peggy Shippen, the woman behind Benedict Arnold's plot. When you finish this book, you can find out more about Peggy Shippen in this great book: Treacherous Beauty: Peggy Shippen, The Woman Behind Benedict Arnold's Plot To Betray America

I have trouble retaining History. Since I am going to see Hamilton in August, I wanted to learn more about the family he married into. I went to the Schyler Mansion Museum in Albany, NY (Hamilton's in-laws) and they recommended this book as it is well researched. They were right. It was a quick read and though it was a novel, turns out much of it was based on real facts obtained from letters and other historical documents. I enjoyed the book and learning more about the lesser known sister. I think she is my favorite now...quite spunky!

She had this exact book, but it got destroyed by an ex-friend, so she appreciated a new, cleaner looking copy.

I bought this for my 11 year old daughter who loves Hamilton the musical. She was entertained for hours.

Great story!!! My daughter loved it. She’s been obsessed with Hamilton since she saw the play.