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In the vein of America’s First Daughter, Piper Huguley’s historical novel delves into the remarkable friendship of Portia Washington and Alice Roosevelt, the daughters of educator Booker T.

The narrative centers on Ona Judge, a woman enslaved by Martha Washington, as she shares her poignant journey to freedom. Through her own voice, the story reveals the struggles and resilience of a person caught between loyalty and the desire for autonomy. This re-imagined account sheds light on historical injustices and personal triumphs, capturing the essence of Ona's experience and the broader themes of freedom and identity.

The narrative highlights Ann Lowe's remarkable journey as a Black designer who overcame personal challenges and racial discrimination to achieve fame in the fashion world. Her most notable accomplishment was creating the iconic wedding dress for Jackie Kennedy, showcasing her talent and resilience. The story emphasizes themes of perseverance, creativity, and the impact of social barriers, shedding light on an important yet often overlooked figure in American fashion history.

Althea Dailey has succeeded beyond her wildest dreams: she's about to make partner at her prestigious law firm in New York. So why doesn't she feel more excited about it? When she has to travel South for a case, she pays a long-overdue visit back home to Milford, Georgia. To her surprise, a white man she's never met has befriended her grandmother. Jack Darwent wasn't interested in the definition of success dictated by Southern high society. His passion for cooking led him to his current project: a documentary and cookbook about authentic Southern food. Althea's grandmother is famous for her cooking at Milford College, a historically Black institution. But Althea suspects Jack of trying to steal her grandmother's recipes. Despite Althea and Jack's first impressions of one another, they discover they have more in common than they'd guessed ... and even as they learn about one another's pasts, they both see glimmers of a better future. -- From back cover