Authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie visit the Gordon for a discussion of their new historical fiction, America's First Daughter, based on the life of Martha (Patsy) Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson’s daughter.

Drawing from thousands of letters and original sources, Dray and Kamoie tell the fascinating story of Patsy -- a woman who kept the secrets of one of our most enigmatic founding fathers.

Patsy knows that her father loves his family dearly, but his devotion to his country runs deeper. Patsy becomes Jefferson’s helpmate in the wake of her mother’s death. Traveling with him in Paris during the first tumultuous days of the revolution, she learns of her father’s liaison with Sally Hemings, a slave girl her own age.

As family secrets come to light during her father’s presidency, Patsy must decide how much she will sacrifice to protect his reputation.

About the Authors:

Stephanie Dray is an award-winning and bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her acclaimed series about Cleopatra’s daughter won NJRW's Golden Leaf. As Stephanie Draven, she is also a national bestselling author of genre fiction and American-set historical women's fiction.

Laura Kamoie holds a doctoral degree in early American history from The College of William and Mary and has held the position of Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Naval Academy. She now writes genre fiction as the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty books, Laura Kaye.