title: Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker
author:  Stacy A. Cordery 
description: One of the most entertaining and educational books of the past year, <i>Alice</i>is proof that scholarly biographies need not be dull--and that popular biographies need not be frivolous. --Richmond Times-Dispatch
zlib_text: PRAISE FOR
  
   _AMERICAN PRINCESS_
  
  “Presidential darling, America’s sweetheart, national rebel: Teddy Roosevelt’s
  swashbuckling daughter Alice springs to life in this raucous anthem to a
  remarkable woman.”
  
  > > —Kate Quinn, _New York Times_ bestselling author of _The Alice Network_
  
  “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 trendsetting women. . . . Highly recommended read!”
  
  > > —Laura Kamoie, _New York Times_ bestselling 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.”
  
  > > —Chanel Cleeton, _USA Today_ bestselling author of _Next Year in Havana_
  
  “Thornton skillfully brings to life the incomparable an