Laura Kamoie Author Visit

The Friends of the Delaware County District Library is excited to welcome back Laura Kamoie to celebrate her new book, A Founding Mother - A Novel of Abigail Adams. Readers will love this intimate look at a lesser-known historical figure who was closely tied to so many well-known Founding Fathers of American history. Abigail Adams is an important piece of our political history who is finally getting her due.

This event will take place at the pictureseque Dempsey Event Center on Thursday, June 25th at 6:00pm. Tickets for this event start at $43 and include either a hardback or paperback copy of A Founding Mother and a delicious buffet of some of Abigail's favorite dishes she often served to her guests. Doors will open at 5:45pm and the book discussion will begin at 6:15pm. After the presentation, Laura will sign copies of her book. Back copies of her other books will also be available for purchase that evening from Beanbag Books.

About the Book

In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications from the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton, Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie.

From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today.

Accolades and Early Reviews

• "A Founding Mother is a vivid and meticulously researched portrayal of one of American history’s most remarkable women. This inspirational story of Abigail Adams’s incredible life is historical fiction at its absolute finest." - Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book Society
• “Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie are back with another tale of America's founding mothers, this the most famous of all: Abigail Adams herself. America's most famous first lady shines from every page, spiky, clever, and admirable whether holding her family together during the Revolution, presiding over the White House during her husband's presidency, or wondering if it was all for nought as she watches her nation's capital burn. The research shines, the prose gleams, the characterization is a delight, and the themes are timelier than ever--on the eve of our nation's 250th anniversary, I can think of no book more necessary than A FOUNDING MOTHER.” - Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Briar Club
• “Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie have long delighted and moved readers with their deeply researched, richly immersive novels of America’s early leading ladies. Once again, the hardest-working duo in historical fiction delivers—this time taking on the incomparable life of our most significant Founding Mother, Abigail Adams. This novel is a gift to readers and ought to be required reading as our nation marks its 250th birthday.” - Allison Pataki, NY Times bestselling author of IT GIRL
• "In the meticulously researched yet marvelously page-turning A Founding Mother, Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie spark the legendary Abigail Adams to life in a way no one has ever done before. Instead of serving as a patriotic backdrop for her famous husband and son, Abigail Adams is brought to the forefront, finally becoming a heroine in her own story. A Founding Mother is a brilliant tour de force." - Marie Benedict, NYT bestselling author of Daughter of Egypt
• "Beautifully rendered, impeccably researched, and surprisingly timely, A Founding Mother is a novel not to be missed. Abigail Adams rises from the page fully-formed, intelligent, resourceful, tender, and strong, a remarkable woman whose battles and triumphs remain deeply relevant to the lives of women and girls 250 years later." - Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shelterwood

About the Author

A Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today Bestseller, LAURA KAMOIE [Kuh-MOY, she/her] has always been fascinated by the people, stories, and physical presence of the past, which led her to a lifetime of historical and archaeological study and training. She holds a doctoral degree in early American history from The College of William and Mary, published two non-fiction books on early America, and most recently held the position of Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Naval Academy before transitioning to a full-time career writing genre fiction as the New York Times bestselling author, Laura Kaye. Writing historical fiction allows her the exciting opportunity to combine her love of history with her passion for storytelling. Laura lives among the colonial charm of Annapolis, Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster German shepherd, Schuyler.

Info: Check-in at registration and enjoy some delicious refreshments while mingling with other book lovers.

Event Venue

The Dempsey Event Center, 123 Hyatts Road, Delaware, United States

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