Legacy: A Novel by James A. Michener (1988) UNREAD

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Mass Market Paperback in Fine (FN) condition. Please see our guide to book conditions for more details. In this sweeping novel inspired by the Iran-Contra affair, master storytelle r James A. Michener conjures the triumphs and tragedies of one family and their dynamic role in the history of the United States and its founding document. Over a tense weekend of reflection, Major Norman Starr of the National Security Council prepares to appear before a congressional committee to publicly account for his covert actions. Hoping to learn something from his proud, troubled heritage, Starr looks for guidance in the lives of his ancestors: all-Americans who weren’t always right. From a framer of the Constitution to a slave owner, from a Supreme Court justice to a courageous suffragist, each recalls an important legacy that Starr must somehow reconcile with his own perilous dilemma. Show more