The Wound Is Mortal

In the aftermath of General Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865, as the nation anticipated peace following the Civil War, a dark assassination plot emerged, leading to one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history. Through compelling narrative storytelling, the audiobook shares the firsthand experiences of those directly impacted by these dramatic events. It meets Common Core standards for narrative nonfiction, offering an exploration of multiple accounts of this tumultuous period.