From the critically acclaimed author of The Widow's War comes a captivating work of literary historical fiction, set in America in the years after the Revolution, that explores the tenuous relationship between the brilliant and complex founding father Thomas Jefferson and his devoted daughter, Martha Jefferson Randolph.

this is an interesting story to read. I had already read the book America's First Daughter on the same subject...that was not historical fiction - it was considered non fiction. It covered more of Martha Jefferson's life in more depth i.e. spent more time on her time in Paris.

It is interesting to read about this family...what we thought their life would be like is not entirely true. they were all in such debt; such confliction over slavery; and TJ's relationship with Sally Hemmings. Slow reading book but very interesting. Martha does come across as privileged and a bit whiney...however one must take into consideration the time in which she lived and the social lifestyle she was brought up in.