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An intimate portrait of the life of Jackie O... An intimate portrait of the life of Jackie O... Few of us can claim to be the authors of our fate. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy knows no other choice. With the eyes of the world watching, Jackie uses her effortless charm and keen intelligence to carve a place for herself among the men of history and weave a fairy tale for the American people, embodying a senator's wife, a devoted mother, a First Lady-a queen in her own right. But all reigns must come to an end. Once JFK travels to Dallas and the clock ticks down those thousand days of magic in Camelot, Jackie is forced to pick up the ruined fragments of her life and forge herself into a new identity that is all her own, that of an American legend.

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Praise for And They Called it Camelot And They Called It Camelot is the book club pick of the year. Stephanie Marie Thornton brings an American icon to life: Jackie the debutante, the First Lady, the survivor who at last becomes the heroine of her own story. --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Huntress An extraordinary profile of the courage and grace of the indomitable Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, And They Called it Camelot is impeccably researched and richly drawn. Thornton celebrates the former First Lady's life in a sweeping account filled with poignant intimacy. Readers are instantly transported to Jackie's version of Camelot as they immerse themselves in the fascinating and tumultuous history of the times. An unputdownable, unforgettable read. --Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana Addictive, dishy, and emotionally haunting, this novel paints an intimate portrait of a tumultuous marriage that played out on the world's stage and ended in national tragedy. Loving and losing one of history's most charismatic American presidents marks Jaqueline Kennedy's life ever after, but oh, how she rises up from the ashes. Vivid, engrossing, and utterly unforgettable, And They Called It Camelot is Thornton's best work yet. --Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling coauthor of America's First Daughter Stephanie Thornton has compellingly and sympathetically humanized an American icon. Well researched and beautifully written, And They Called It Camelot is compulsively readable historical fiction! --Laura Kamoie, New York Times Bestselling Coauthor of My Dear Hamilton Even if you think you know the story of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, you're in for rare behind-the-scenes look at the former First Lady's life. Stephanie Thornton has channeled this iconic woman and delivers such an intimate portrait, at times I had to remind myself that this is a novel and not Kennedy's own memoir. Such an ambitious undertaking and Thornton not only pulls it off, she hits it out of the park. This book is nothing short of magical. --Renee Rosen, Author of Park Avenue Summer This book grabbed me from page one and wouldn't let me go. A multi-dimensional imagining of the trials and triumphs of Jaqueline Bouvier Kennedy, And They Called It Camelot will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about this remarkable First Lady. Full of glamour, scandal, and heartache, this is a novel you will want to discuss with all of your friends. --Kerri Maher, Author of The Girl in White Gloves And They Called It Camelot is a sumptuous, propulsive, scandal-filled peek behind the curtain of American royalty. Thornton gives the reader a fascinating look at the masks worn by those who live in the public life. One might not agree with all of Jackie's choices, but the force of her instinct for survival cannot be denied. --Erika Robuck, National bestselling author of Hemingway's Girl Her Jackie steps out of the pages a convincing, three-dimensional character, complete with contradictions and self-doubt. It's like reading her private diary - witty, warm and full of color. The shining heart of the novel is her love for (and frustration with) Jack, who is described as a golden figure, so sexy any of us would swoon at his feet. Their attraction is tangible and sizzling hot. All the way through, Stephanie's writing is vivid, with lots of memorable images (like those lemon-lipped Rah-Rah Sisters!). I'm going to have to go back and read it all again in a few weeks. --Gill Paul, Author of The Lost Daughter Lush, smart, and sumptuously elegant, Stephanie Marie Thornton's And They Called It Camelot captures Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy's life in all its many complexities, drawing back the curtain on a legend to reveal the all-too-human woman beneath. A beautiful portrait of an American icon. --Bryn Turnbull, Author of The Woman Before Wallis And They Called It Camelot, by Stephanie Marie Thornton, is simply spellbinding. This intimate story of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis portrays a woman finding her way in a landscape dominated by men, and, with grace and astounding resilience, forging an identity the world will never forget. A tale of love and devastation, greatness and sacrifice, this remarkable novel will grip readers until the last page. --Kristin Beck, Author of Resistance Praise for American Princess As juicy and enlightening as a page in Meghan Markle's diary. --InStyle A rare behind-the-scenes tale of a spunky woman who relies on her independent spirit to face down each challenge with courage and grace. --Woman's World Readers who enjoy sweeping family sagas will devour this novel with its feisty protagonist and host of well-known historical figures. It comes highly recommended. --Historical Novel Reviews The wild, wonderful, outsize personality of presidential daughter Alice Roosevelt is on full and fantastic display in this lightly fictionalized take on her unapologetic, unconventional life....Alice herself would undoubtedly have loved this take on her unorthodox life--as will the many destined to read it. --Publishers Weekly An absorbing portrait of a woman who lived life on her own terms. --Booklist Readers will be enthralled by Alice's wit and adventures...as Thornton expertly weaves the events of her life. --Library Journal

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 Timesbestselling coauthor of America's First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton A fascinating account of the life of the daring and adventurous Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Brimming with political history, scandal, and insight into some of America's most influential figures, American Princess is a must-read for historical fiction fans. --USA Today bestselling author Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana, A Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick 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 coauthor of America's First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton Skillfully woven and impeccably researched, American Princess brims with scandals, secrets, and the complexities of love in all of its wondrous, maddening forms. A vividly imagined portrait that mesmerized me from the first page to the last. --Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday The wild, wonderful, outsize personality of presidential daughter Alice Roosevelt is on full and fantastic display in this lightly fictionalized take on her unapologetic, unconventional life....Alice herself would undoubtedly have loved this take on her unorthodox life--as will the many destined to read it. --Publishers Weekly An absorbing portrait of a woman who lived life on her own terms. --Booklist Readers will be enthralled by Alice's wit and adventures...as Thornton expertly weaves the events of her life. --Library Journal A rare behind-the-scenes tale of a spunky woman who relies on her independent spirit to face down each challenge with courage and grace. --Woman's World Readers who enjoy sweeping family sagas will devour this novel with its feisty protagonist and host of well-known historical figures. It comes highly recommended. --Historical Novel Reviews Witty and poignant, chock full of secrets and scandals and richly researched, American Princess has everything you could want in historical fiction. --Ren e Rosen, bestselling author of Windy City Blues Stephanie Thornton's sparkling new novel captivates from page one. This intimate portrait of Alice Roosevelt follows America's favorite first daughter from wild young debutante to Washington DC grand dame and delights every step of the way. --Alix Rickloff, author of The Way to London I loved reading about how this no-holds-barred woman took the country, the world by storm. Her life spans many of the important events and people of the twentieth century, from World War I to the assassination of J.F. Kennedy. A completely satisfying, mesmerizing, read. --Jeanne Mackin, author of The Beautiful American With graceful prose, Thornton paints a lively portrait of the indomitable Alice Roosevelt--socialite, writer, and president's daughter.... A rich and compelling read, American Princess is one I won't soon forget. --Heather Webb, international bestselling author of Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of WWI I fell in love with Alice Roosevelt's voice.... Thornton has successfully created an endearing, unforgettable female figure.... American Princess, is a powerful, mesmerizing historical novel, destined to be shelved as a classic! --Weina Dai Randel, author of The Moon in the Palace, 2017 RWA RITA(R) Award Winner

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Stephanie Marie Thornton is the USA Today bestselling author of American Princess and a high school history teacher. She lives in Alaska with her husband and daughter.

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