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Oregon and Texas annexation plot unfolds in Calhoun era
Senator Calhoun becomes secretary of state amid a web of espionage and diplomacy. Helena von Ritz, England’s agent, bargains with Sir Richard Pakenham to secure a line to fifty four forty or beyond. Nicholas Trist navigates intrigue while a baroness consoles and betrays, revealing England’s aim on Oregon and Texas. The closing note hints at war and fate.
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John Calhoun
Tyler
Texas
Oregon
Nicholas Trist
Baroness von Ritz
Pakenham
Nicholas
Calhoun
England
Mexico
Elizabeth Churchill
Elizabeth
Montreal
United States
von Rittenhofen
Senora Yturrio
Washington
Polk
Helena
Helena von Ritz
Richard Pakenham
Richard
Yturrio
Europe
Monsieur
Mr. Calhoun
America
Amerea
Mr. Polk
Mfe
Contio