Witty intrigue and political theater collide in a spirited early American tale.
In Philadelphia, Dolly Todd runs the city’s most fashionable boarding house with charm, style, and a keen eye for opportunity. As presidential campaigns heat up and high-stakes love triangles unfold, this resourceful landlady navigates fame, fortune, and the fragile line between duty and desire.
With sharp dialogue and a bustling social world, the book follows Dolly as she balances loyalty to friends with a taste for independence. From flirtations to fermenting civic drama, the story spins a vivid portrait of a young republic and the women who shape its pulse.
- Experience Dolly’s daring plans and the risks she takes to secure her future.
- Meet famous political figures and see how their world touches daily life in a boarding house.
- Witness witty banter, personal loyalties, and the tension between public roles and private hearts.
- Enjoy a richly textured view of late 18th-century Philadelphia and its social whirl.
Ideal for readers who love historical fiction that blends romance with politics and society in early America.