Tobacco Republic

Sidewise Award Finalist for Best Alternate History Novel
#1 Alternative History Bestseller
What if the 13 colonies never united? This “crackling spy thriller” is set in a world where North America is a patchwork of ragtag republics dominated by global superpowers: the USSR and Francia, the empire born of Napoleon’s victory at Waterloo.

She’s a diplomat for Virginia. He’s a spy for the People’s Republic of Pennsylvania. Their missions collide on the streets of Paris. As agents of rival nations, they should be enemies. Instead, they risk their lives—and charges of treason—to prevent a disastrous war. Their greatest danger: the attraction between them.

In vivid flashback chapters, historical figures like Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, Napoleon, and others reveal the decisions and betrayals that reshape North America—and the world.

Historical Novel Society: “A provocative and unforgettable read.” — Alan Colenette

For readers of high-stakes alternate history. Fans of The Man in the High Castle, SS-GB, and Cold War–era espionage will find a story where geopolitical conflict and personal loyalty collide.