The White House. In 1792 the new nation called it the American Palace. As it rose above the Potomac it symbolized the power of the American dream and the magnificence of the national spirit.
The House of Brand. Two brothers: Jeremy the builder; Zebulon the adventurer. Rivals for Rebecca Breech, the blazing beauty whose ambitions were greater even than theirs. Together they forged a dynasty whose destiny is forever entwined with that of Washington, the nation, and The American Palace.
A very enjoyable historical soap opera that happens to take place against the backdrop of the coming American Revolution. It's a fairly well-written, fast read, and the characters are nicely drawn.