American Daughters by Piper HuguleyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The book is the story of two women, daughters of two powerful men, who meet and instantly become friends. Alice Lee Roosevelt is the daughter of Teddy and Alice Lee. Alice Lee, the mother, died right after her birth leaving Teddy to dismiss the baby, and making Alice a bit of a wild child who raised herself. Portia Washington was the child of Booker T. and Fanny Washington. Fanny also died when Portia was a young child and Portia was sent to school. These childhood losses would be the basis of this friendship that crossed racial, political, and social class lines. Both women married men who weren't the best for them, and that common bond may be what deepened their friendship.
The book was excellent, alternating between the women and their feelings/lives. I have read a few books about Alice Lee; this is the first one I felt she cared about someone other than herself. Any historical fiction fan should find this book engaging. Ms. Huguley did a fantastic job of making me want to be friends with both women.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me get my hands on this one.
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