An Experiment in Treason

An Experiment in Treason Summary:  Sir John Fielding has trailed a packet of controversial letters from London to the colony of Massachusetts. But when the suspect in the theft is found dead, Sir John turns his eye on the possible involvement of Benjamin Franklin. Angie's Comments: Yes, that is Benjamin Franklin on the cover. The plot is based on true events involving Franklin and stolen letters. For more information, see the Author’s Note at the end. The mystery is intriguing because there is little evidence at first, and politicians play a role in promoting and hindering the investigation. With the strained relationship between the American colonies and Britain, solving the mystery becomes problematic. I enjoy the characters of Jeremy Procter, the narrator of the novel, and his boss Sir John Fielding. Readers will see a different side to Franklin than the one shown in history class. Recommended for readers of historical English mysteries.     Request this item