Let's Make a Deal

[Susan Higginbotham]

Alas, I just received a copy of "Richmond: The Fire," and while all of the characters Laurie mentioned are present (as is the place named Shady Run), I don't think this is the right book. It's book 2 of a series, and this book ends with the assassination.

The book contains a preview of book 3, "Richmond: The Embers," and I suspect that is our quarry, since it mentions the manhunt underway for Booth. So off to order book 3!

In "Richmond: The Fire," a number of historical figures, including Lincoln, make walk-on appearances, and Lincoln invites the Sam McClelland mentioned by Laurie to join him in the box at Ford's. Fortunately for Sam, but unfortunately for Lincoln (since Sam seems to be the sort of stand-up guy who would have sensed Booth's presence and saved the President just in time), Sam is eager to spend an evening with his wife and refuses.