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Synopsis
In A Friend to Alexander, the narrative begins with Harry, a seemingly ordinary man, who leads a comfortable life filled with the mundane routines of work and leisure. However, his life takes a dark turn when he begins experiencing vivid and unsettling dreams about the historical duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Initially, Harry finds humor in his dreams, sharing them with his wife, Bess, who listens with a mix of concern and bemusement. As the dreams persist, they become increasingly intense and disturbing, blurring the lines between Harry's waking life and the historical events he envisions.
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