About the Authors

Chris and Sharon Leahy are husband-and-wife historians whose shared curiosity about the past led to President without a Party: The Life of John Tyler and Presidentess: The Life of First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler.

Their collaboration began unexpectedly when Chris received boxes of copies of Julia Tyler’s handwritten letters while researching his presidential biography. Unable to read her nineteenth-century script, he enlisted Sharon’s help. As she transcribed the letters, Julia’s voice, ambition, and complexity emerged—sparking a new book and a joint historical journey.

Together, the Leahys explore the people and myths that shaped early America, blending rigorous research with storytelling that brings the past vividly to life.

History in Two Voices is their home for sharing discoveries, reflections, and the stories of the remarkable figures who helped define the American experience.