Novel about Patsy Jefferson in her Father's American Household

THE NEW YORK TIMES  & USA TODAY  BESTSELLER

Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, bestselling authors, present a captivating and well-researched novel based on numerous letters and authentic sources. This book uncovers the intriguing and lesser-known tale of Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph, Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter. Patsy was not only the keeper of her father's secrets but also played a significant role in shaping an enduring American legacy rooted in the early days of our country.

Since her early days, Patsy Jefferson understood that her father's love for his family was strong, yet his dedication to his country was even greater. As Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter, she became his support system, protector, and constant companion following her mother's passing. Patsy accompanied him on his diplomatic mission to France as the American minister, solidifying their bond.

In the vibrant setting of Paris and amidst the early days of revolution, fifteen-year-old Patsy discovers her father's controversial relationship with Sally Hemings, a slave girl her own age. Simultaneously, Patsy finds herself enamored with William Brief, her father's protege, an outspoken abolitionist and courageous diplomat. Caught between love, convictions, and familial ties, Patsy grapples with the dilemma of choosing between becoming William's spouse or remaining a loyal daughter to her father, Jefferson.

Her selection will observe her within the years to return, to Virginia farmland, Monticello, and even the White Home. And as scandal, tragedy, and poverty threaten her household, Patsy should resolve how a lot she’s going to sacrifice to guard her father's popularity, within the course of defining not simply his political legacy, however that of the nation he based.

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