American Princess

Praise for American Princess

"Epic in scope and rich in immersive detail, American Princess is a compelling and poignant tribute to one of America's most colorful, unconventional, and trend-setting women. Highly recommended read!"--Laura Kamoie, New York Times bestseller of America's First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton

"Thornton skillfully brings to life the incomparable and unapologetic Alice Roosevelt, whose scandalous life was at the center of American politics for nearly a century. Fast-paced and written with verve and sass, this book is a treat and a treasure for history lovers. Fabulous!"--Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of America's First Daughter

"Teddy Roosevelt's swashbuckling daughter Alice springs to life in American Princess: Presidential darling, America's sweetheart, and national rebel...a raucous, rollicking anthem to a remarkable woman determined to live life to the fullest."--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network

"Skillfully woven and impeccably researched, American Princess brims with scandals, secrets, and the complexities of love in all of its wondrous, maddening forms. In one remarkably seamless sweep, Thornton guides the reader through the decades-long evolution of Alice Roosevelt, a fascinating figure whose unlikely influence helped shape the history of our nation. A vividly imagined portrait that mesmerized me from the first page to the last."--Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of The Edge of Lost