The First Conspiracy

Taking place during the most critical period of our nationΓÇÖs birth,The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George WashingtonΓÇÖs characterbut also illuminates the origins of AmericaΓÇÖs counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA. In 1776an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George WashingtonΓÇÖs bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washingtonsome of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary Warthese traitorous soldiersalong with the Governor of New YorkWilliam Tryonand Mayor David Mathewslaunched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leadersliarscounterfeitersand jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. In this historical page-turnerNew York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producerJosh Mensch to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive researchMeltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the worldbut also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 41776. Praise for The First Conspiracy: \