Democracy. An American Novel

The story follows Madeleine Lee, a wealthy widow disenchanted with the superficiality of Gilded Age New York. Seeking a change, she chooses to spend the winter in Washington, D.C., with her sister. Renting a house on Lafayette Square, she immerses herself in the vibrant political scene, filled with lively parties and intense political maneuvering, as she navigates her new environment and the complexities of society.