The Last Days of Night
A Novel
What's it about
Ever wondered who really invented the light bulb? Dive into the electrifying legal battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, a high-stakes war of genius and ambition that lit up the world and left one man forgotten by history. You'll discover the untold story of Paul Cravath, the young, untested lawyer hired by Westinghouse to take on the legendary Edison. Follow Paul as he navigates a world of corporate espionage, brilliant inventors like Nikola Tesla, and a bitter rivalry that will determine the future of electricity.
Meet the author
Graham Moore is an Academy Award-winning screenwriter for The Imitation Game, a historical drama celebrated for its brilliant portrayal of genius, code-breaking, and hidden history. This same fascination with the intersection of innovation, ambition, and personal conflict drove him to write The Last Days of Night. Moore's background in both historical fiction and complex character studies uniquely positions him to illuminate the dramatic legal battle between Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, and Nikola Tesla, bringing this forgotten chapter of American history to vivid life.
What's it about
Ever wondered who really invented the light bulb? Dive into the electrifying legal battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, a high-stakes war of genius and ambition that lit up the world and left one man forgotten by history. You'll discover the untold story of Paul Cravath, the young, untested lawyer hired by Westinghouse to take on the legendary Edison. Follow Paul as he navigates a world of corporate espionage, brilliant inventors like Nikola Tesla, and a bitter rivalry that will determine the future of electricity.
Meet the author
Graham Moore is an Academy Award-winning screenwriter for The Imitation Game, a historical drama celebrated for its brilliant portrayal of genius, code-breaking, and hidden history. This same fascination with the intersection of innovation, ambition, and personal conflict drove him to write The Last Days of Night. Moore's background in both historical fiction and complex character studies uniquely positions him to illuminate the dramatic legal battle between Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, and Nikola Tesla, bringing this forgotten chapter of American history to vivid life.
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