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Praise for Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie’s My Dear Hamilton
“My Dear Hamilton is a superbly written, meticulously researched homage to the birth of America as seen from the eyes of a woman who helped bring it to life. Eliza Schuyler Hamilton is much more than a Founding Father’s wife; she’s a passionate patriot who finds the strength to steer her tempestuous husband away from his own worst instincts even when he betrays her. At once a wartime drama, a woman’s coming-of-age, and a lesson on politics that resonates in today’s world, My Dear Hamilton is the book of the year.”
—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
“Not since I read Erik Larson’s Dead Wake have I had such an edge-of-my-seat immersion into historical events. Eliza Hamilton is a remarkable heroine, depicted here with gorgeous prose and heart-tugging realism. No study of Alexander Hamilton would be complete without reading this book and learning the true source of the great man’s strength—his wife. Full of history, engaging characters who shimmer on each page, and a tremendous love story, this is a book for everyone.”
—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author
“Following their stunning success in America’s First Daughter, Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie have penned an unforgettable story of the woman behind Hamilton. Combining treachery, lies, and the fate of those present at the birth of a nation, My Dear Hamilton is a masterpiece that is both intimate in detail and epic in scope—a triumph!”
—Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan’s Tale
“My Dear Hamilton is a fascinating work of historical fiction, beautifully crafted and richly detailed. If you think you already know Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, her role in the founding of our country, her marriage, and her heartbreak, you’ll marvel at the woman you meet in this compelling novel.”
—Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker and Enchantress of Numbers
“From the first pages of My Dear Hamilton, the words ‘In the secret seethings of my discontented heart,’ I was pulled in and swept away by this epic tale. Beautifully written and meticulously researched, this stunning novel captures the courage, strength, and kindness of the remarkable woman behind Alexander Hamilton. A fascinating read!”
—Ellen Marie Wiseman, internationally bestselling author of The Life She Was Given
“Did you ever want your own private window on the past? Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie provide an intimate look into the life of one of our most intriguing Founding Fathers, as well as a front-row view of the ups and downs of the early days of the Republic. If you’ve ever wanted to banter with Hamilton or share a dish of tea with the Marquis de Lafayette, open the covers of My Dear Hamilton and step right into Eliza Hamilton’s parlor. . . . The gang’s all there!”
—Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of The English Wife
“Eliza Hamilton assumes her rightful place as one of America’s founding mothers as she guides first her husband and then her fledgling nation into the annals of history. My Dear Hamilton is historical fiction at its most addictive!”
—Stephanie Thornton, author of The Tiger Queens
“An incredible, surprising, and altogether lovely tribute to the woman who stood beside one of the most unknowable, irascible, energetic, and passionate men who contributed to the foundation of this nation.”
—Lars D. H. Hedbor, author of The Path: Tales from a Revolution
“My Dear Hamilton reveals the full complexity, brilliance, and passion of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s Founding Fathers. The novel is a richly imagined, intimate portrait of the birth of a nation told through the eyes of Hamilton’s wife, Eliza. Revenge, betrayal, mutiny, rebellion, adultery, hardship, even duels are woven into the narrative as powerful men—and women—strive to fulfill the promise of freedom from tyranny and oppression. Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, authors of the highly successful America’s First Daughter, prove once again they are a masterful storytelling team.”
—M. K. Tod, author of Time and Regret
And America’s First Daughter
“Authors Dray and Kamoie have performed tireless research. Whether it’s detailing Patsy’s life as a debutante in Paris, where she dances with Lafayette and witnesses the first flickers of the French Revolution, or recounting the world of a Virginia plantation, they’ve done their homework.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This is a stunning historical novel that will keep you up late, hoping the engaging story never ends. Highly, highly recommended!”
—Historical Novel Society, Editor’s Choice
“A delectable and poignant read. . . . It deftly draws on the volatile atmosphere of Jefferson’s time, recounting his daughter’s little-known story—a heroine tested to the limit, loaded with grit and determination. All the right chords are struck here. You’re going to want to read slow and savor this one. Bravo.”
—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Jefferson Key
“A triumphant, controversial, and fascinating plunge into the complexities of Revolutionary America, where women held power in subtle ways and men hid dangerous secrets. You’ll never look at Jefferson or his legacy the same way again.”
—C. W. Gortner, bestselling author of Mademoiselle Chanel
“Painstakingly researched, beautifully hewn, compulsively readable—this enlightening literary journey takes us from Monticello to Revolutionary Paris to the Jefferson White House, revealing remarkable historical details and dark family secrets, and bringing to life the colorful cast of characters who conceived of our new nation. A must-read.”
—Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Empress
“America’s First Daughter is the story of a generation caught between the past and the future of a nation, and illuminates how the actions of one woman managed to sustain a family in spite of the consequences of both privilege and poverty. Not since Gone with the Wind has a single-volume
