Death of an Assassin

In Death of an Assassin, author Ann Marie Ackermann uncovers the hidden past of a soldier who became the first volunteer to die defending Robert E. Lee’s position during the Siege of Veracruz in 1847. Originally a German assassin fleeing justice for the murder of a mayor in Germany, he enlisted with a company of Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Mexican-American War, where his true identity remained unknown until decades later. This gripping narrative draws from German archives to explore the intertwining lives of Lee and the assassin, revealing the complexities of loyalty and crime against a backdrop of historical upheaval. The audiobook offers a compelling portrayal of characters navigating a transformative era, highlighting both personal and historical intrigue.