Can you recommend some novels related to personal history in Washington DC?

Well, 'All the King's Men' by Robert Penn Warren. It's a classic that delves into the world of politics and power in a fictionalized southern state capital that has some parallels to Washington DC. It shows how personal ambition and history can shape a person's actions.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson has some scenes set in Washington DC and involves complex detective work. Lisbeth Salander is a unique and brilliant character who helps in solving a decades - old mystery. Then there's 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn which also has a detective - like search for a missing woman in a web of lies and secrets, with some parts related to the power dynamics in DC.

Sure. 'The Lost Symbol' by Dan Brown is a great start. It's set in DC and has an engaging mystery with lots of historical and cultural references related to the city. You'll be hooked as the main character races to solve the mystery.

One great book is 'The Lost Symbol' by Dan Brown. It's set in Washington DC and has a lot of mystery and intrigue. The story weaves around the city's famous landmarks.

One well - known Washington DC literary magazine for fiction is 'The Washingtonian'. It often features works of local and regional fiction writers, giving them a platform to showcase their stories. Another is 'Poet Lore' which also includes some excellent fictional works among its pages.

There could be novels set in Washington DC that incorporate the idea of a river and something like 'cross my heart'. The Potomac River, for example, is a significant geographical feature in DC. An author might use the river as a backdrop for a story of mystery, romance, or personal growth. But in terms of a well - known novel with the exact phrase 'river cross my heart' in relation to Washington DC, I haven't found any evidence of it so far. It could be an area ripe for exploration by an up - and - coming writer.

A notable Washington DC detective novel is 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver. It follows quadriplegic forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme and his partner Amelia Sachs as they try to catch a serial killer in DC. The book is full of detailed forensic science and a thrilling cat - and - mouse chase. Also, 'Red Sparrow' by Jason Matthews is set in part in DC. It involves a CIA officer and a Russian intelligence agent, and while not a traditional detective novel, has elements of mystery and investigation in the political context of the city.

There's 'Murder in Georgetown' which really delves into the seedy underbelly of the DC area. It's full of mystery and suspense as the detective tries to solve the murder while dealing with the city's complex politics and social hierarchy. The descriptions of the Georgetown area add an extra layer of authenticity to the story.

There are also stories related to the early days of the city's founding. It's said that in some of the original buildings, there are spirits of the laborers who died during construction. These spirits are rumored to cause strange noises and make things move around in the old buildings, as if they're still working or trying to communicate something about their untimely deaths.

One could consider 'The Marrow of Tradition' by Charles W. Chesnutt. Although not directly about Booker T Washington, it was written in the same era and deals with racial issues that Washington was also concerned with. It has elements of a novel in terms of its fictional story and character development.