[1] The book came out in 1944[2] and is the story of Jessie Benton Frémont the well known and influential abolitionist and political activist.
This trial is a result of a dispute between Commodore Stockton of the Navy and General Kearny of the Army.
This book was recognized at the time of its publication for being a "history as dramatic and deeply moving as any novel or play, but without sacrificing accuracy and truth.
"[4] Stone was noted for writing about overlooked, misunderstood, or unfairly misrepresented women who were married to and influenced well known historical figures.
[7] Paramount Pictures announced, in 1951, that they would produce a film based on this book starring Olivia de Havilland, but there is no evidence that it ever went into production.