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"A stellar example of historical investigation at its probing best."—Chuck Leddy, Boston Globe

Throughout his career, Alexander Graham Bell, one of the world's most famous inventors, was plagued by a secret: he stole the key idea behind the invention of the telephone. While researching at MIT, science journalist Seth Shulman scrutinized Bell's journals and within them found the smoking gun: a hint of deeply buried historical deception. Delving further into Bell's life, Shulman unearthed the surprising story behind the telephone, a tale of romance, corruption, and unchecked ambition.

About the Author

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Seth Shulman is an author, editor, and journalist specializing in issues in science, technology, and the environment. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Praise For…

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Starred Review. Rewrites history even as it immediately lures readers with scandal and iconoclasm.
— Booklist

A portrait of the thrilling era of innovation in which Bell lived....Succeeds splendidly as an edge-of-your seat historical tale.
— Marjorie Kehe - Christian Science Monitor

A great tale of historic detection.
— New Scientist

A dramatic probe into a shocking intellectual theft...the skillful, polished writing makes century-old events spring to life.
— Publishers Weekly