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A review by leialocks
The Lincoln Letter by William Martin
4.0
I've read this series completely out of order. Well, actually, I've only read 2 of the series, #3 (Lost Constitution) and #5, this book. However, I don't think it matters at all. The first book I read, I had no idea it was a series until I went to post a Goodreads review. This one, I only vaguely remembered Peter and Evangeline. Most of the main plot points were rehashed. So, you can easily read this book without reading the rest. The character development on the modern day characters may be a little skimpy for you without the full books. The modern story isn't my favorite part so I'm okay with glimpses.
So, this book sticks to the formula (I assume it is one) where there is an American artifact that Peter either finds or is on the path for it. I like that Peter's motives are normal. He finds these artifacts to sell. It makes sense and doesn't feel contrived like some of the other treasure hunt type books. In this one, he finds a lost letter of Lincoln that refers to a "something" that Lincoln has lost. The something is a secret diary that Lincoln kept during the Civil War. We're then transported to the War Department in Civil War Washington, DC where a telegraph operator gets in over his head with Democrat Senators, the Pinkertons, the Knights of the Gold Circle, and Confederate spies.
I really enjoyed the Civil War story line and the time period. It was a great to have various viewpoints of the war represented. I always like how Martin frames the 2 stories with the settings. As said, the modern portions are weaker but they serve their purpose. Definite recommend.
So, this book sticks to the formula (I assume it is one) where there is an American artifact that Peter either finds or is on the path for it. I like that Peter's motives are normal. He finds these artifacts to sell. It makes sense and doesn't feel contrived like some of the other treasure hunt type books. In this one, he finds a lost letter of Lincoln that refers to a "something" that Lincoln has lost. The something is a secret diary that Lincoln kept during the Civil War. We're then transported to the War Department in Civil War Washington, DC where a telegraph operator gets in over his head with Democrat Senators, the Pinkertons, the Knights of the Gold Circle, and Confederate spies.
I really enjoyed the Civil War story line and the time period. It was a great to have various viewpoints of the war represented. I always like how Martin frames the 2 stories with the settings. As said, the modern portions are weaker but they serve their purpose. Definite recommend.