'Wash' by Erica Wagner: A Portrait of Brooklyn Bridge's Engineer

Erica Wagner's novel 'Wash' presents a vivid portrayal of Washington Augustus Roebling, the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened on 24 May 1883. The narrative explores Roebling's relationships with his father, John, and wife, Emily, while employing a non-linear structure to highlight key moments in his life. This work serves as a companion to Wagner's earlier biography, 'Chief Engineer'.

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