November 1, 2009
New York
New York City's history is given sublime treatment in this sparkling fictionalized saga from the author of The Rebels of Ireland (2006). Rutherfurd takes the reader on a cultural, economic, and social tour of New York City, encompassing such events as the Revolutionary War, the Wall Street Crash of 1929, World War II, and the attacks on the World Trade Center. Historical figures from George Washington to J.P. Morgan to Fiorello La Guardia make memorable appearances in this wonderfully vivid celebration of the Big Apple.
