Book guide
America's First Daughter
Thomas Jefferson’s daughter must decide how much of herself to sacrifice for her father’s legacy.
GenresHistorical
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About America's First Daughter
Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph grows up as her father’s devoted companion, travelling with him to revolutionary France and guarding the private truths behind his public image. Her knowledge of Jefferson’s relationship with Sally Hemings and her own love for abolitionist William Short force her into impossible conflicts between conscience and family duty. The novel follows Patsy through Monticello, scandal, poverty, and the shaping of an American legacy.
Reading signals
- Spice
- Light
- Darkness
- Dark
- Pacing
- Balanced
Content warnings
- slavery
- domestic abuse
- racism
