EPISODE · Aug 28, 2023 · 26 MIN
"Murder Heaped Upon Murder"
from Secrets of Washington's Archives · host The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
A message scrawled in the leaves of an antique book may seem like a trope for a gothic novel, but it is also a hidden clue into the life of Martha Washington. Like George, Martha Washington enjoyed reading and collecting books, particularly the sensational gothic novels of the era. And these novels are more than just light entertainment: they tell a story about the relationship between grandmother and granddaughter, revealed through the pages of the book itself. Watch the Video Companion: www.georgewashingtonpodcast.com
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