The First Conspiracy

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Brad Meltzer is an American writer and bestselling author of The Escape Artist (2018). He has been named by the Hollywood Reporter as one of "Hollywood's Most Powerful Authors," and every one of his thriller novels has featured on the New York Times Bestseller list. Josh Mensch is an author and documentary maker whose work deals with the culture and history of the United States. He has written, directed, and produced acclaimed television series for PBS, The History Channel and National Geographic.

In March 1776, George Washington's army achieved a pivotal victory by driving the British out of Boston, but this success came at a cost, shifting the conflict's focus to New York, where British forces prepared to strike. This set the stage for Washington’s first confrontation with New York Governor William Tryon, a Loyalist who plotted to assassinate Washington and destabilize the patriot cause. Tryon’s plan involved bribing Continental soldiers, including members of Washington’s elite Life Guards, to defect and betray their comrades. Meanwhile, Washington, newly appointed as commander of the Continental Army, faced the daunting task of unifying a diverse and often unreliable force while navigating a war complicated by shifting loyalties and personal allegiances. The betrayal within his ranks was exposed when two imprisoned soldiers revealed Tryon’s conspiracy, leading to the trial and execution of Thomas Hickey, the first person convicted of treason against America. The failure of Tryon’s plot underscored the fragile but determined fight for independence, as Washington’s leadership became critical to the survival of the revolutionary cause.

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