On secret service
by John Jakes
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The shadow war between the Secret Services of the Federal and Confederate governments provides the backdrop for this story. Jakes, as usual, adroitly interweaves a cast of fictional and historical characters, placing them in historical places and events. His research is more than cursory; however, it does seem that the Confederates are a bit more nasty, more villainous, than their Federal counterparts. Michael Kramer's steady voice moves the exciting plot, with all of its twists and turns, at an even pace. He is especially good with the narrative portions. Whether he's describing drunken soldiers in Washington or the New York City Draft Riots of 1863, one can picture the action taking place. Vocal characterizations are, in the main, competent, with male Northerners the strongest and female Southerners the weakest.
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On Secret Service
2008, Penguin Group USA, Inc.
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0786586117 9780786586110
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Follows to couples from approximately the start of the Civil War to Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth. Mixes fictional characters with historical figures and events. Centered on the U.S. Secret Service.
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