The whiskey rebels by david liss overdrive rakuten. The novel i chose to read for my summer book critique was called the whiskey rebels by an american author, david liss. Ethan saunders, once among general washingtons most valued spies, is living in disgrace after an accusation of treason cost him his reputation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Money alone base, unremarkable, corrupting money liss 30. Published in 2008, the book tells the story of two people who find themselves on opposing sides of the divide between the financiers led by alexander hamilton and the whiskey barons. David lisss historical fiction novel the whiskey rebels was inspired by the shortlived 1974 whiskey rebellion, which occurred in the newlyformed united states. The whiskey rebels is an american fiction novel inspired by events in the early history of the united states. The whiskey rebels by david liss, originally published in 2008, is the story of saunders, maycott, and the early days of the national bank, when there actually was a plot to take over the bank. In his fifth novel, the whiskey rebels, david liss delves once again into the financial intrigues of an earlier century and the effects they had on his cast of characters, both fictional and real, in post revolutionary war america. Click to read more about the whiskey rebels by david liss. His debut novel, a conspiracy of paper 2000 with its hero, the pugilist turned private investigator benjamin weaver, was named a new york times notable book and won him the.
Rebels by david liss if you enjoy scifi, crazy hard to pronounce names, and a corrupt government leader. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The whiskey rebels is an historical novel by american writer david liss, inspired by events in the early history of the united states. It is a story peopled with fictional and real characters, and fictional and real events, vividly combined into an exciting and riveting tale. He lives in san antonio with his wife and children.
In his fifth novel, the whiskey rebels, david liss delves once again into the financial intrigues of an earlier century and the effects they had on his cast of. Feb 08, 2009 owen took my mug, poured in some whiskey from an unstoppered bottle and hot water from a pitcher near the stove. According to liss from the historical note following the novel, this novel, in many respects, details the events that led up to the whiskey rebellion of 1794. Assassin, edgar award winner david liss is back on more comfortable ground with another exceptional piece of historical fiction, the whiskey rebels. Buy the whiskey rebels unabridged by liss, david, lane, christopher isbn. He was born in new jersey and grew up in south florida. Liss received his ba degree from syracuse university, an ma from georgia state university and. The whiskey rebels is a superb rendering of a perilous age and a nation nearly torn apartand david lisss most powerful novel yet. Author liss his 3rd book as a sequel to the first one, which was also included in the bestseller list of a number of literary magazines all over the nation. Owen took my mug, poured in some whiskey from an unstoppered bottle and hot water from a pitcher near the stove. She is undaunted and determined to make of it a grand adventure and perhaps even the inspiration for the first american novel. The whiskey rebels by david liss new madison public library.
While i enjoyed the historic backdrop and the character development, i feel that it got a bit draggy in the middle. We will be meeting at the library on thursday november 10th at 4. David lisss bestselling historical thrillers, including a cons. Beginning in 1792, the story features a former revolutionary war spy, with action that moves between new york, philadelphia, and the western frontier of pennsylvania, involving alexander hamilton and the establishment of the bank of the united states. David liss is the author of the whiskey rebels, the ethical assassin, a spectacle of corruption, the coffee trader, and a conspiracy of paper, winner of the edgar award for best first novel. David liss the whiskey rebels signed 1st 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york random house 2008 near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Captain ethan saunders implores us, look beneath and you may find several. Andrew maycott believes, the american novel, if it is to be honest, must be about money, not property. He gave up studying 18th century british literature in order to take up a career as a fulltime author. Order of david liss books david liss is an american author, who writes historical mysteries and suspense novels. The whiskey rebels is a superb rendering of a perilous age and a nation nearly torn apart and david lisss most powerful novel yet. The debacle cost him his reputation and his beloved fiancee.
Nov 24, 2008 roman griffen reveiws david liss latest book, the whiskey rebels bookbits interview nora roberts booktrailer sophie kinsella jodi picoult russell banks danielle steele meg wolitzer richard price. It is a story peopled with fictional and real characters, and fictional and. This book is set in new york and philadelphia during the 1790s. Roman griffen reveiws david liss latest book, the whiskey rebels bookbits interview nora roberts booktrailer sophie kinsella jodi picoult russell banks danielle steele meg. David liss is the author of nine novels plus numerous short stories, and comics. David liss the whiskey rebels signed 1st 1st edition 1st. Teach me not to read the back cover again before i jump in feetfirst. The whiskey rebels home page of novelist david liss. His debut novel, a conspiracy of paper 2000 with its hero, the pugilist turned private investigator benjamin weaver, was named a new york times notable book and won him the 2001 barry, macavity and edgar awards for best first novel. Jun 16, 2009 david liss is the author of the whiskey rebels, the ethical assassin, a spectacle of corruption, the coffee trader, and a conspiracy of paper, winner of the edgar award for best first novel.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the whiskey rebels. This is your first historical novel to be set in the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Nov 22, 2015 the whiskey rebels by david liss in epub, fb2, txt download e book.
Buy the whiskey rebels by david liss online at alibris. Liss received his ba degree from syracuse university, an ma from georgia state university and his m. David liss has always written incredible historical novels, but the whiskey rebels is his best yet. David liss is the author of a spectacle of corruption, the coffee trader, and a conspiracy of paper, winner of the 2000 edgar award for best first novel, as well as the ethical assassin. Chapter one it was a new school, in a new city, and i was once again in the crosshairs of someone big and mean and not so great at controlling his impulse to smash. In david lisss historical thriller, frontiersmen try to save the nation from alexander hamilton. For the first time, liss is exploring americas past, an interesting challenge for an author who has focused on more obscure topics like englands 18thcentury exchange alley or. A novel random house readers circle liss, david on. The setting of where the book took place was after the. Review by kate kasserman hey, this book wasnt about the whiskey rebellion. If you are unable to make that meeting, or just cant wait to get started, i would love to start a discussion here.
The most recent book that liss has written is known as the whiskey rebels. Ethan saunders, a spy for general washington during the war, has been forced to resign when framed for sedition. The whiskey rebels, by david liss the new york times. Rebels, a sequel to randoms, is a book about a 12 year old boy named zeke who is on his 2nd trip to the confederation of planets, when he realizes that all is not as it seems. David liss born march 16, 1966 is an american writer of novels, essays and short fiction. Here is a quick description and cover image of book the whiskey rebels written by david liss which was published in 2008930. As justin narrowed his already narrow eyes at me, and his neanderthal forehead creased with anger, i couldnt help but think that while some people get in trouble for the same things, for the same. Feb 08, 2009 in david lisss historical thriller, frontiersmen try to save the nation from alexander hamilton. Jun 16, 2009 the whiskey rebels by david liss, originally published in 2008, is the story of saunders, maycott, and the early days of the national bank, when there actually was a plot to take over the bank. The whiskey rebels by david liss in epub, fb2, txt download ebook. Buy a cheap copy of the whiskey rebels book by david liss. By his definition, is the whiskey rebels an american novel.