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America's First Daughter

America's First Daughter

William Morrow & Company

Dray, Stephanie and Kamoie, Laura

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Pages
608 pp.
Language
English
Author
Stephanie Dray
Publisher
William Morrow & Company
Date
2016-03-01
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780062347268
Dimensions
5.8 in x 1.6 in x 7.9 in

Discover the untold story of Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph, the eldest daughter of Thomas Jefferson, in this compelling New York Times Best Seller. Delve into a richly researched narrative that brings to life the woman who navigated the complexities of her father's public and private life.

From her early days as a devoted companion to her father, through his diplomatic service in France during the revolution, Patsy's life was intertwined with the nation's founding. Witness her journey as she grapples with her father's controversial liaison with Sally Hemings and her own forbidden love for William Short, a staunch abolitionist.

This captivating work of Historical Fiction explores the profound choices Patsy faced—balancing family loyalty with personal principles. Her decisions shaped not only her own destiny at Monticello and the White House but also influenced the legacy of an enigmatic founding father and the nation he helped build.

A remarkable piece of Biography, this novel offers a unique perspective on a pivotal era in American history, revealing the sacrifices made to protect a family's reputation and define a nation's future.

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