"Olivia's Letters: A Forty-Year History of Washington, Told in the Letters of a Newspaper Correspondent" by Emily Edson Briggs is a fascinating romantic book that reveals to the reader the known and unknown face of Washington. The author successfully combined historical facts with authentic letters of the main character, who witnessed key events in the capital for four decades. This book is not only fascinating reading, but also a unique journey into America's past, where each correspondence can reveal the deepest secrets of the city and its inhabitants.