America's First Daughter

Jefferson is a brilliant politician and the voice of the American Revolution. His unusual height and red hair also give him a commanding physical presence. Jefferson has an extreme fear of abandonment and becomes suicidal after the death of his wife. He relies heavily on Patsy for emotional comfort and stability. Conflicted about the issue of slavery, Jefferson never speaks openly about his relationship with Sally.

Sally is a slave and the half-sister of Jefferson’s wife. Sally is beautiful, with striking amber eyes and a majestic bearing. She never speaks openly about her decades-long relationship with Jefferson. She has made him promise that all her children will be freed, though letting them go becomes difficult once that freedom is granted.

Patsy describes Tom as the most handsome man she’s ever seen. However, he also possesses an unstable temperament: Tom’s father emotionally abused him, resulting in a lifelong negative effect on Tom’s outlook. Although Tom tries desperately to succeed, he fails at every financial venture. In his later years, his alcoholism and angry outbursts alienate his entire family, however, he manages to reconcile with his family just before he dies.

William is Jefferson’s handsome and capable secretary, ambitious to pursue a career in diplomacy. Though he’s had multiple affairs with European noblewomen, he cherishes a lifelong love for Patsy. William achieves his ambitions and amasses a fortune, unlike the failed Virginia planters of Patsy’s acquaintance. He tries to rescue Patsy from her abusive marriage. Only after Jefferson’s death is William able to renew his relationship with Patsy.