This debut historical novel set in colonial New York City mixes a bushel of rich historical detail with a peck of old-fashioned fun. The story centers on Richard Smith, a mysterious arrival from London carrying a large bill of credit. Smith rapidly gets himself into all kinds of trouble, but readers must wait as his true purpose for being in New York is slowly revealed. Politics, commerce, romance, and mystery all play a role in a novel that can best be defined as picaresque.You can read the Monitor's full review of "Golden Hill" here.
