In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jeffersons eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an. Laura kamoie and stephanie dray appear on between the covers south. Reiss, emily ryandavis, shelli stevens and erika wilde. A few weeks ago, i read americas first daughter written by stephanie dray and laura kamoie. We hope to introduce you to the extraordinary men and women who founded the new american nation. No study of alexander hamilton would be complete without reading this book. In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jeffersons eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an american legacy. Jun 19, 2018 stephanie dray and laura kamoies latest work of historical fiction, my dear hamilton. While the figure of hamilton has recently skyrocketed into popularity thanks to linmanuel mirandas hit musical of the same name, some may not be very familiar with the.
How did you decide to write martha patsy jefferson randolphs story. My novels explore historical women who lived in exciting and important timesoften in the shadows of more famous men. Stephanie dray im currently working with laura kamoie on a book about elizabeth schuyler hamilton, the wife of our first secretary of the treasury, alexandermore im currently working with laura kamoie on a book about elizabeth schuyler hamilton, the wife of our first secretary of the treasury, alexander hamiltonmore recently of broadway fame. My dear hamilton not since i read erik larsons dead wake have i had such an edgeofmyseat immersion into historical events. My dear hamilton audiobook by stephanie dray, laura kamoie. This book reveals the untold story of martha patsy jefferson randolph, her. See all books authored by stephanie dray, including americas first daughter, and my dear hamilton. Interview with stephanie dray, coauthor of americans. A novel ebook written by stephanie dray, laura kamoie. Karen white, new york times bestselling authorfrom the new york times bestselling authors of americas first daughter comes the epic story of eliza schuyler hamiltona revolutionary. An excellent experience, a festival for the mind and heart, this is a true gem thats worth every cent and every second spent upon it.
Website facebook twitter newsletter new york times bestselling author, laura kamoie has always been fascinated by the people, stories, and physical presence of the past, which led her to a lifetime of historical and archaeological study and training. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access. Also, having read americas first daughter by historical fiction novelists stephanie dray and laura kamoie, i knew this dynamic writing duo wouldnt do anything less than exceptional in telling elizas story. Laura is currently working on my dear hamilton william morrow, early 2018 about elizabeth schuyler hamilton, with coauthor stephanie dray.
The new york times bestseller in a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jeffersons eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an. Sign up to get monthly book news, sales, book recommendations, and other. My dear hamilton by stephanie dray and laura kamoie blog. My dear hamilton by stephanie dray and laura kamoie is fantastic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my dear hamilton. Oct 14, 2015 the team of stephanie dray and laura kamoie have created a masterpiece based on some 18,000 letters written by or to thomas jefferson, one of the more enigmatic of our founding fathers. Stephanie dray books list of books by author stephanie dray. Stephanie dray and laura kamoies latest work of historical fiction, my dear hamilton.
In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws fro. The new york times bestseller in a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jeffersons eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an american legacy. Laura lives among the colonial charm of annapolis, maryland with her husband and two daughters. William morrow paperbacks march 1, 2016 in a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling. I also love to explore the moral dilemmas, difficult choices, and heartbreaking sacrifices that shaped these. Ive been fascinated by early american history my whole life, and i hope in my books to introduce you to the extraordinary men and women who founded america. In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jefferson s eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolph a woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an american legacy. Americas first daughter, my dear hamilton, ribbons of scarlet. Laura kamoie has published two nonfiction books on early america and most recently held the position of associate professor of history at the u. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. When i read their previous book written in a similar style, i had no idea what i was stepping into, but i was blown away by how wonderful it was. The team of stephanie dray and laura kamoie have created a masterpiece based on some 18,000 letters written by or to thomas jefferson, one of the more enigmatic of our founding fathers. Interview with stephanie dray, coauthor of americans first. We hope you enjoy reading our books as much as we loved writing them.
Americas first daughter by stephanie dray, laura kamoie. The novel was so excellent, i should use the word devoured. Naval academy before transitioning to a fulltime career writing genre fiction under the name laura kaye, the new. Laura kamoie and stephanie dray conversation with harpercollinss book talk. She holds a doctoral degree in early american history from the college of william and mary, published two nonfiction books on early america, and most recently held the. Welcome to the website of wall street journal, new york times, and usa today bestselling author laura kamoie. Born in america on the 4th of february in 1971, the future writer and novelist to be stephanie dray would always be found with her head in a book, holding a strong passion for both reading and writing from a very early age. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A novel of eliza schuyler hamilton audiobook by laura kamoie, stephanie dray. The nonfiction books were written as laura croghan kamoie. Cover reveal my dear hamilton by stephanie dray and. My novels imagine the lives of early american and revolutionary women who. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Laura kamoie is a historian and the nyt bestselling author of historical fiction. Americas first daughter is written as laura kamoie and is written with stephanie dray.
Stephanie dray books in order publication order of cleopatras daughter books. Jun 22, 2018 she famously burned most of her letters, but through lots of research, coauthors stephanie dray and laura kamoie learned she has quite the story of her own afterall, she lived 97 years and knew. Our novels imagine the lives of revolutionary women who are so often in the shadows of more famous men, and in so doing, they explore the moral dilemmas, difficult. Books and bingo, featuring laura kamoie and melanie benjamin when. My dear hamilton paints a different picture of elizabeth. A novel of eliza schuyler hamilton ebook written by stephanie dray, laura kamoie. Laura kamoie the idea for americas first daughter started one night when my friend stephanie dray and i were having dinner together and discovered a mutualmore the idea for americas first daughter started one night when my friend stephanie dray and i were having dinner together and discovered a mutual interest in american history. Historical fiction from the new york times bestselling authors of americas first daughter comes the epic story of eliza schuyler hamiltona revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray and laura kamoie. The untold story of thomas jeffersons daughter patsy. Stephanie dray and laura kamoie weave such an enchanting spell with their take on the life of eliza hamilton.
New york times bestselling author, laura kamoie has always been fascinated by the people, stories, and physical presence of the past, which led her to a lifetime of historical and archaeological study and training. My dear hamilton by stephanie dray and laura kamoie, william morrow paperbacks, 672 pages. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. A novel of eliza schuyler hamilton, paints a dazzling portrait of the life of alexander hamiltons wife, eliza schuyler hamilton. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read americas first daughter.
If you love history, youve come to the right place. Mar 01, 2016 in a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jeffersons eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an american legacy. The man who penned the words, all men are created equal and yet was a typical virginian plantation owner complete with slaves, comes through as a man of. Its difficult enough for one author to create a story let alone two, so i decided to find out more. My dear hamilton uncovers the untold truths of eliza.
With this book, i had every idea and i knew what i was in for and oh my gosh, it delivered. Log in to see more information about laura kamoie log in or register now. Stephanie dray audio books, best sellers, author bio. Cover reveal my dear hamilton by stephanie dray and laura. Confessions of a book addict history buffs will love and appreciate this untold tale about an important american woman into the hall of books good gracious, what a novel. Her awardwinning work has been translated into eight languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She famously burned most of her letters, but through lots of research, coauthors stephanie dray and laura kamoie learned she has quite the story of her own.
Now she lives near the nations capital with her husband, cats, and history books. In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jeffersons eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolph a woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an american legacy. In my books, i love to immerse the reader in time and place. Authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie discuss their new historical fiction novel americas first daughter. My dear hamilton audiobook by stephanie dray, laura. Americas first daughter stephanie dray, laura kamoie.
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