The Secret Trial of Robert E. Lee

Another excellent book by Fleming. This book entrenches the reader with interest about feelings between northerners and southerners after the Civil War. Lee is portrayed as a true man of honor.

This is a very well researched novel on the 'ends' of the American War Between the States. The Radical Reublicans, and there were many, wanted the South to pay for the War: they occupied the South until 1876, when the South, under the leadership of General Wade Hampton, was able to regain control from the Republicans. While Republicans were celebrating their victory, Charles Dana was able to convince U.S Army to try General Robert E. Lee for treason, and once convicted, try the rest of the high command of the Confederacy. The characters of this 'travesty' are well developed. He is able to bring into the story a wealth of information that was sorely needed to bring realism to the trial. I was happy to see that this was not just a a fast and loose read, but a novel rich with detail on the times and men. A very good and informative read for those who enjoy Civil War novels, as well as those who enjoy courtroom novels.

An excellant book about America after the Civil War. The court room drama made for good reading with not too much legalize. I learned a lot in this fiction about historical figures. The author's research was evadent in the story and told with energy and passion.