The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington

Set during the American Revolution, this young readers edition examines a secret plot to kill George Washington. It describes a time when loyalties changed repeatedly and espionage became crucial to the revolutionaries’ chances of success. The account situates the conspiracy in the formative period of the United States and explores the development of counterintelligence connected to that conflict. Extensive back matter supplements the narrative of political intrigue, shifting allegiances, and revolutionary-era intelligence work.