SAMANTHA: THE NEXT CHAPTER
The First American Girl Novel for Adults
A USA Today Bestseller
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the iconic American Girl brand, Fiona was asked to write the first American Girl novel for adults. SAMANTHA: THE NEXT CHAPTER is the result, featuring American Girl Historical Character Samantha Parkington at the age of 25. Fiona brings her signature talent for historical fiction to craft an all-new adult voice for Samantha. SAMANTHA: THE NEXT CHAPTER is perfect for fans who grew up with American Girl and for readers of historical fiction.
From American Girl and New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis comes the next chapter of Samantha Parkington's story--now an adult searching for justice after her legacy is stolen in New York City in 1920.
It’s 1920, and 25-year-old Samantha Parkington is working hard to educate women in New York about suffrage and encourage them to vote in their first presidential election that fall. But when Samantha’s large inheritance, including her childhood Mount Bedford home, is stolen in a shocking scheme, she goes from socialite to shopgirl overnight and experiences a very different side of New York City. Searching for clues regarding the theft of her inheritance, she infiltrates the business of a notorious criminal in New York City. Determined as ever, Samantha will do whatever it takes to find answers and save her family’s legacy.
“Davis breathes genuine chutzpah into the character. She’s not just a grown-up doll; she’s a woman with a spine, standing up to unsavory characters and fighting for what’s hers. Readers who know nothing of the Parkington clan will easily find their bearings; they might even learn a little something about Prohibition-era crime in Manhattan.”
“A nostalgic look back at a childhood favorite, with drama, intrigue, and a spirited woman at the center.”
““This was my introduction to the American Girl character, Samantha Parkington, and what a way to meet her. Samantha: The Next Chapter has everything that I love in a novel: the richness of history, a bit of political intrigue, mystery and suspense and, of course, a coming-of-age story. I was dropped right into the middle of 1920s New York with all of its energy, danger and the transformation of time. Fiona has written wonderful novels that I’ve loved, but this just may be my favorite.”
“If you loved Samantha as a girl, you’ll be delighted that she’s grown into everything you hoped for and more. Even if this novel is your first foray into the world of American Girl, you’ll find yourself riveted by the plucky, resourceful Samantha—and the bustling early 20th century New York that Davis brings so vibrantly alive on the page. This delicious novel is a must-read!”
“Readers will be swept away by a captivating journey filled with danger, discovery, and delicious historic drama. I absolutely savored every page of this glittering novel.”
““Rich in history and atmosphere, the novel explores family, loyalty, and the difficult choices that arise when preserving the past comes at a personal cost.”
“Fiona Davis has a gift for bringing New York City’s past to life, and this latest novel makes the Morris-Jumel Mansion absolutely sparkle. Two women in two different time periods are drawn to the old mansion and will do anything to ensure its survival. The Jewel of Sugar Hill is an absolute gem, shining with heart and history and spirited heroines who show what true determination can accomplish. Readers are going to be eager to visit the Morris-Jumel Mansion after reading this – I know I am!”
“Two savvy women, centuries apart, bound together by one extraordinary house that still stands. Fiona Davis brings Eliza Jumel — daughter of a prostitute turned New York’s wealthiest woman — blazingly to life, weaving family secrets, romance, and history into a compulsive, richly imagined read. Everything Davis does best — and then some! A fascinating slice of history with a contemporary story that makes it sing.”
“Davis deftly demonstrates her literary flair for highlighting the architectural treasures of New York as she pivots nimbly between detailing the fascinating life of a woman who crossed paths with Aaron Burr and a contemporary storyline involving several mysteries, a hint of romance, and a ghost or two ... Davis’s captivating tale brilliantly connects the past with the present. For fans of Beatriz Williams and Kate Quinn.”
“The history of America’s suffragists and the legacy of the American Girl is monumentally rendered by Fiona Davis in Samantha: The Next Chapter.””