American red a novel Marlett, David creator author. text novel Fiction. Historical fiction. History. Romance fiction. Historical fiction. Romance fiction. ctu 2019 monographic eng print 523 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm The men and women of American Red are among the most fascinating in American history. When, at the dawn of the 20th century, the Idaho governor is assassinated, blame falls on "Big Bill" Haywood, the all-powerful, one-eyed boss of the Western Federation of Miners in Denver. Close by, his polio-crippled wife, Neva, struggles with her wavering faith, her love for another man, and her sister's affair with her husband. New technologies accelerate American life, but justice lags behind. Private detectives, battling socialists and unions on behalf of wealthy capitalists, will do whatever it takes to see Haywood hanged. The scene is set for bloodshed, from Denver to Boise to San Francisco. America's most famous attorney, Clarence Darrow, leads the defense--a philandering U.S. senator leads the prosecution--while the press, gunhands, and spies pour in. Among them are two idealists, Jack Garrett and Carla Capone--he a spy for the prosecution, she for the defense. Risking all, they discover truths about their employers, about themselves and each other, and what they'll sacrifice for justice and honor--and for love. David Marlett. n-us--- United States History 20th century Fiction Haywood, Big Bill 1869-1928 Fiction Trials (Murder) United States Fiction Haywood, Big Bill 1869-1928 Trials (Murder) United States 1900-1999 fast 9781611881783 1611881781 YDXCP 140314 20220207225858.1 in00004551372 eng