"Arresting, brilliant, emotional! Marlie Wasserman’s First Daughter had me hooked from the very first page. Like her other works, fact and fiction are delightfully blurred by the fantastic level of historical detail, creating an exhilarating ride through the kidnapping of President Grover Cleveland’s first child and his obscure misdeeds.” —Jane L. Rubin, author of the award-winning Gilded City series, Threadbare, In the Hands of Women, and Over There

“In this masterfully woven historical thriller, the past comes alive with rich detail and taut suspense. In the summer of 1895, President Grover Cleveland and his wife retreat to their Cape Cod estate, seeking respite from political turmoil—until their three-year-old daughter vanishes. A ransom note surfaces, but is the culprit a political enemy or someone in their household? Seamlessly blending fact and fiction, this novel delivers a riveting tale of betrayal, resilience, and a mother’s relentless quest for truth.” —Maryka Biaggio, award-winning author of Gun Girl and the Tall Guy and The Model Spy

“A parent’s worst nightmare unfolds for President and Frances Cleveland – their daughter is kidnapped. And no one knows why she was taken. The real motive behind the kidnapping may lie closer to home than anyone dares to imagine. First Daughter is a thrilling tale that clutches your heart and won’t let go. This haunting historical mystery steeped in vivid period detail explores the cost of secrets and the burden of public life, wrapped in a mother’s relentless instinct to protect her family—no matter the consequences.” —JF Tanner, author of The King’s Collar

“Grabbed from the very first page, Wasserman’s tale of the abduction of President Grover Cleveland’s young daughter Ruth (Baby Ruth) delivers Gilded Age details, tense characters and no bigger problem than a child in danger. With the deftly structured combination of Frances Cleveland’s determination to bring justice to her family and a parallel hard luck tale, readers will forget this is non-fiction.” —Chris Keefer, author of “Find Your Way to My Grave” a Carrie Lisbon Mystery.

"First Daughter is an intriguing and intricately-plotted historical mystery novel. I loved the depth of research and the evocative setting of President Grover Cleveland's summerhouse Gray Gables at Buzzards Bay. I look forward to reading more from Marlie Parker Wasserman." —Margo Laurie, author of The Anarchist's Wife