The Sixth Conspirator

Max Byrd’s "The Sixth Conspirator" is a compelling historical account of America's covert efforts to pursue those involved in Lincoln’s assassination. Drawing on archives and personal letters, the story follows General Ulysses S. Grant’s spymaster, George H. Sharpe, as he travels across Europe in a tense hunt for conspirators and allies. Richly detailed and character-driven, the book offers a vivid glimpse into 19th-century espionage and international intrigue.