Her work has been translated into eight languages and often tops lists for the mostanticipated reads of the year. A novel ebook written by stephanie dray, laura kamoie. Stephanie dray and laura kamoie have written a powerful novel that explores what may have transpired between this famous father and his lesserknown daughter as they interacted together on historys stage. What a challenge to research such a prodigious number of sources. Its difficult enough for one author to create a story let alone two, so i decided to find out more. Interview with stephanie dray, coauthor of americans first. My latest book, americas first daughter is a family saga about the loving but sometimes dysfunctional relationship between thomas jefferson, the third president of the us, and his devoted daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolph.
My dear hamilton by stephanie dray and laura kamoie. I think she has a deep appreciation for ancient history and the feminine role within it. Its probably no secret im a fan of stephanie dray dravens books since im giving away a copy of lily and song of the nile on my blog. Author stephanie drays complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Her awardwinning novels include americas first daughter and my dear hamilton, coauthored with laura kamoie, and the cleopatras daughter trilogy. She lives with her husband, cats, and history books. Stephanie dray is a bestselling and awardnominated author of historical womens fiction. Americas first daughter audiobook by stephanie dray, laura. The writing is so beautiful and seamless its unbelievable. Haunting, moving, and beautifully written, dray and kamoie used thousands of. The novel was so excellent, i should use the word devoured. Americas first daughter is the debut novel by stephanie dray and laura kamoie. When thomas jeffersons wife lay on her deathbed in september, 1782 she plead with her young daughter patsy to take care of her father.
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. 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. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Between the covers between the covers stephanie dray. Stephanie dray ends her trilogy with the conclusive. Stephanie dray has 15 books on goodreads with 291626 ratings. The novel begins one day after thomas jefferson has died in 1826, as patsy begins the long task of sifting through her fathers letters and papers to prepare. Stephanie dray is a new york times bestselling author of historical womens fiction.
Stephanie dray is an awardwinning, bestselling and twotime rita award nominated author of historical womens fiction. Lily of the nile cleopatras daughter trilogy by dray, stephanie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray and laura. Stephanie dray has 15 books on goodreads with 291726 ratings. Karen white, new york times bestselling author from the new york times bestselling authors of a. Stephanie dray s 50 shades of jeffersonsally hemings. But seriously, i was blown away by the gorgeous prose. A few weeks ago, i read americas first daughter written by stephanie dray and laura kamoie. Books by stephanie dray author of americas first daughter. No study of alexander hamilton would be complete without reading this book. Stephanie dray audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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.
Her new book song of the nile is out, and shes back to talk about it. Her work has been translated into six different languages, was nominated for rwas rita award, and won njrws golden leaf. Interview with stephanie dray, coauthor of americans first daughter. Not since i read erik larsons dead wake have i had such an edgeofmyseat immersion into historical events.
Check out all the book information, author interview, as well as the tourwide giveaway. She is a frequent panelist and presenter at national writing conventions and lives near the nations capital. Her critically acclaimed series about cleopatras daughter has been translated into eight different languages and won njrws golden leaf. Stephanie dray is a new york times, wall street journal, and usa today bestselling author of historical womens fiction. Stephanie dray and laura kamoie are participants in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray librarything. Book 3 of 3 in the novel of cleopatras daughter series. Stephanie dray ends her trilogy with the conclusive daughters of the nile in dray s first two novels, readers watch cleopatra selene ii, the daughter of infamous lovers cleopatra vii and marc antony, grow from terrified captive to young queen.
A grieving patsy is going through his correspondence, getting rid of letters. The authors obviously did a tremendous amount of research in terms of the historical content. Published on the 3rd of december in 20, this would be provide the epic conclusion to the three part saga, wrapping everything up in a highly satisfying manner. We very rarely disagreed and when we did, we always fashioned a third solution that was better than what either of us originally intended. New york times bestselling author stephanie drays historical fiction series comes to a stunning. Yes, im interested in receiving book news from stephanie dray and understand that my information will not be shared and that i may unsubscribe at any time. By the time the third book opens, selene is an experienced ruler who knows the ins and outs of playing the political game. Seattle, washington larkin bennett has always known her place, whether its surrounded by her loving family in the lush greenery of the pacific northwest or conducting a dusty patrol in afghanistan. We hope to introduce you to the extraordinary men and women who founded the new american nation. Her critically acclaimed historical series about cleopatras daughter has been translated into more than six different languages, was nominated for a rita award and won the golden leaf. This is the third book ive read recently that is coauthored. Stephanie dray im currently working with laura kamoie on a book about elizabeth schuyler.
Americas first daughter by stephanie dray and laura kamoie. My novels explore historical women who lived in exciting and important timesoften in the shadows of more famous men. Stephanie dray books list of books by author stephanie dray. And as a special treat, why not join her historical book of the month club by subscribing to her. Interview with stephanie dray, coauthor of americans. She lives near the nations capital with her husband, cats, and history books. I love books about bad girls and you just dont get any worse than beatrice. We are absolutely thrilled to bring you the blog tour for stephanie dray and laura kamoies americas first daughter, a historical fiction novel is published by william morrow, an imprint of harpercollins, and releasing march 1, 2016.
Perfect for fans of kate quinn and stephanie dray, and historical fiction readers who love a dual narrative. Her focus on ptolemaic egypt and augustan age rome has. Stephanie would love you to connect with her on facebook and twitter. Stephanie dray author of americas first daughter goodreads. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray, laura kamoie format. The title daughters of the nile makes it sound like this book is set in egypt, but one of the many pleasures of dray s novel about selene, the daughter of the famous cleopatra, is that its primary setting is mauretania in northern africa, a part of the world authors rarely portray whether in historical or contemporary fiction dray has indeed also painted a vivid portrait of rome and herod. Its probably no secret im a fan of stephanie draydravens books since im giving away a copy of lily and song of the nile on my blog. Daughters of the nile cleopatras daughter trilogy 9780425258361. 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. Stephanie dray books in order publication order of cleopatras daughter books. 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. Devour next year in havana and you, too, will smell the perfumed groves, taste the ropa vieja, and feel the sun on your face. New york times bestselling author stephanie drays historical fiction series comes to a stunning conclusion as the daughter of cleopatra risks everything.
Stephanie dray, new york times bestselling coauthor of americas first daughter. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In my opinion, they checked everything off the list that i look for in a good historical fiction novel. From the new york times bestselling authors of americas first daughter comes the epic story of eliza schuyler hamilton a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy. Stephanie dray is a bestselling and awardnominated author of historical womens. 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. Apr 20, 2018 if you love historical fiction and books with strong female characters, my dear hamilton is a must read. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray overdrive.
Americas first daughter begins with jeffersons death. Stephanie dray is a new york times and usa today bestselling author of historical womens fiction and fantasy. Her critically acclaimed historical series about cleopatras daughter has been translated into eight languages, was nominated for a. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray, laura kamoie. Dec 31, 20 stephanie dray is a bestselling, multipublished, awardwinning author of historical womens fiction and fantasy set in the ancient world. In my books, i love to immerse the reader in time and place. I also love to explore the moral dilemmas, difficult choices, and heartbreaking sacrifices that shaped these. Sep 26, 2016 thanks so much for sharing your sources of inspiration, stephanie. The story recounts most of the life of martha patsy jefferson, daughter of thomas jefferson.
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. 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 s most popular book is americas first daughter. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read americas first daughter. Americas first daughter is a compelling, richly researched novel by bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie. Her awardwinning work has been translated into multiple languages, illuminating women of the past so as to inspire the women of today. Stephanie drays most popular book is americas first daughter. Lily of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book 1 kindle edition.
Cleeton has penned an atmospheric, politically insightful, and highly hopeful homage to a lost world. Interview with stephanie dray and laura kamoie, author of. If you love history, youve come to the right place. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray and laura kamoie is a novel based on the life of martha jefferson randolph, thomas jeffersons eldest daughter. Laura kamoie i am working on my dear hamilton, the second book stephanie dray and i are coauthoring together. See all books authored by stephanie dray, including americas first daughter, and my dear hamilton. Karen white, new york times bestselling author from the new york times bestselling authors of americas first daughter comes the epic story of eliza schuyler hamiltona revolutionary woman who, like. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Stephanie dray and laura kamoie bring eliza schuyler to life in my dear hamilton and it was a thrilling and heartbreaking ride. In this haunting, moving, and beautifully written book, dray and kamoie used. Americas first daughter is a historical novel by stephanie dray and laura kamoie. What ensues is a lifetime of adventure in politics, love, war, and romance. Aug 27, 2016 stephanie dray and laura kamoie have written a powerful novel that explores what may have transpired between this famous father and his lesserknown daughter as they interacted together on historys stage.
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. Her awardwinning work has been translated into eight languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. Before she became a novelist, she was a lawyer and a teacher. On the morning of march 4th, i noticed several black women in my twitter timeline talking about a thomas jeffersonsally hemings bdsm erotica. Its about eliza schuyler hamilton, wife ofmore i am working on my dear hamilton, the second book stephanie dray. Stephanie dray is a bestselling, multipublished, awardwinning author of historical womens fiction and fantasy set in the ancient world.
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