Elliott Roosevelt Books
Elliott Roosevelt was more than just the son of a president; he was a storyteller whose work offered a unique perspective on his family and the era. His writing delved into the complexities of public life and intimate relationships, revealing the human side of historical figures. Through his narratives, Roosevelt explored themes of duty, loyalty, and the challenges of navigating a world shaped by significant political events. His distinctive voice brought to life the personalities and dynamics that defined a pivotal period in American history.
In her favorite role as First Sleuth, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt returns to uncover a sinister double assassination plot.
Murder at the Palace
- 10 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Eleanor Roosevelt again stars in this, the fifth of this series. The locale is Buckingham Palace during World War II.
"It is 1943 and the eve of the Trident Conference, a highly classified council attended by FDR, Winston Churchill, and Dwight Eisenhower with the purpose of planning an invasion of Western Europe. The White House is aflutter with preparations and swarming with extra Secret Service agents and soldiers. So when a body is discovered in the Lincoln Bedroom while the conferees are still in session, Eleanor Roosevelt knows that in order to keep the murder (as well as the conference) a secret from the prying eyes of the pres, not to mention foreign agents, she must solve it herself"--Front jacket flap
"The year is 1941. France has fallen into the hands of Hitler's Germany. Even the most optimistic of Americans are forced to admit that our country would soon be rushing toward armed conflict with the Nazi war machine." "When Eleanor Roosevelt is summoned to an urgent meeting in the Oval Office, she hardly expects that her husband will want her to engage in a covert mission to Nazi-occupied France! Yet this is exactly what Colonel William Donovan has suggested and the President wishes. A French/German resistance group is planning to assassinate Hitler, and they are requesting Eleanor Roosevelt's presence as a demonstration of the United States' commitment." "So Eleanor Roosevelt finds herself en route to France, joined by Vicky, a sexy Resistance agent, and Kevin O'Neil, the witty Irish mercenary who ultimately leads them to a small chateau in the French countryside. There the unlikely trio meets a variety of strange and colorful guests, including General Erwin Rommel. But the real mystery begins when SS Colonel Artur Brandt is found lying facedown in his bedroom, with a slug embedded in the back of his head!"--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
A young woman who is in Mrs. Roosevelt's employ is suspected in the murder of her boyfriend. Mrs. Roosevelt is certain that the young woman (Pamela) is innocent and with the help of a few officials, sets out to prove it. This is not an easy task, since the murdered boyfriend is the son of a Congressman who doesn't take too kindly to Mrs. Roosevelt's involvement, especially since her investigations reveal a few not-so-nice details about the young man's personal life and hobbies.The plot involves a jewel theft and false identities. You'll get to meet a few seedy characters from the gambling world. Mrs. Roosevelt mingles with these people in an effort to get information, and it's rather amusing.
The Hyde Park Murder
- 244 pages
- 9 hours of reading
After being accused of a multi-million-dollar stock swindle, Alfred Doolittle Hannah dies in an apparent suicide, but First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt suspects murder
