Midnight on the Potomac by Scott Ellsworth is a vivid account of the final year of the Civil War and the dramatic turning point that followed Lincoln’s assassination. Blending history, conflict, and political change, it brings to life a nation in transition and the people caught in its upheaval.
Readers who enjoy well-researched historical nonfiction will find a compelling narrative about the fall of the Confederacy, the murder of Abraham Lincoln, and the challenging rebirth of America. It offers an engaging look at one of the most consequential moments in U.S. history.
