The novel follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, from his birth in the Caribbean to his rise to prominence as a key figure in the American Revolution and the early years of the new nation. The novel explores the challenges Hamilton faced growing up as an illegitimate child and his struggle to rise above his circumstances and achieve success through his intelligence, ambition, and determination. It also delves into Hamilton's complex relationships with the other Founding Fathers, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. Throughout the novel, Osborne portrays Hamilton as a larger-than-life figure, a brilliant and charismatic leader who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of American history. The novel captures the drama and intensity of the Revolutionary War and the early years of the new nation, and offers a vivid portrait of the political and social landscape of the time. Overall, "The Lion's Brood" is a compelling and insightful exploration of the life and legacy of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers.
Duffield Osborne (June 20, 1858 – 1917) was an American author and editor. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended Columbia College (now Columbia University) where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1879. Osborne began his career in journalism, working as a reporter for the New York Tribune and later as an editor for The Critic magazine. He also wrote for a number of other publications including Harper's Weekly, The Century Magazine, and The Forum. As an author, Osborne wrote several novels, including "The Spell of Ashtaroth" and "The Lion's Brood," which was a historical novel about the life of Alexander Hamilton. He also wrote a book of essays called "Ghosts in American Houses." Osborne was known for his literary criticism and was considered an expert on the works of Walt Whitman. He edited a collection of Whitman's writings called "Walt Whitman's Poems," and also wrote a biography of the poet entitled "The Life and Works of Walt Whitman." Osborne was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and was a friend of many prominent writers and artists of his time, including John Singer Sargent and Henry James. He died in 1917 at the age of 59.
