Synopsis

With the British surrender secured, John obtained a much-needed loan from the Dutch and journeyed back to Paris to oversee the drafting of the peace treaty. The separation from Abigail had become unbearable, and he extended an invitation for her to join him. Paris, in all its splendor, immediately captivated her. Soon after, John was appointed ambassador to England, but a yearning for home took root within him—a desire to participate in the burgeoning formation of the new government and, like Ab