Discover the sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams in this historical novel from New York Times bestselling authors. Released in time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States, this book chronicles the life of the wife of one president and mother to another, whose wit, willpower, and wisdom were instrumental in shaping the fledgling republic.

• A historical novel focusing on Abigail Adams, a pivotal figure in early American history.
• Chronicles her life managing their farm, making investments, battling loss, and offering fearless political counsel to John Adams, urging him to “remember the ladies.”
• Details her experiences exchanging ideas with Thomas Jefferson in France, navigating court life in Great Britain, and presiding over parlor politics in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
• Tells the story of a woman ahead of her time whose voice and vision resonate powerfully today.
• From the authors of America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton.

• Author: Stephanie Dray
• Contributors: Stephanie Dray (author), Laura Kamoie (author)
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 464 pages
• Publication Date: June 18, 2026
• ISBN-10: 0063234769
• ISBN-13: 978-0063234765
• Dimensions: 135 x 203 x 27mm (Approx. 5.31 x 7.99 x 1.06 inches)
• Weight: 454 g

A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of Abigail Adams’s journey from revolutionary Boston to the halls of power, detailing her indispensable role as confidante and ally to John Adams throughout the nation's founding.