QUERYING
A WOMAN
VINDICATED
What if Jacqueline Kennedy was the one who ordered her husband’s assassination?
Synopsis
Once upon a time: Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy and he became President of the United States.
Every day: He carried on endless affairs, both inside and outside the White House.
Until one day: Jackie discovered his long-term entanglements with Marilyn Monroe and Mary Meyer.
Because of that: She endured the public humiliation of Marilyn’s infamous “Happy Birthday” and the private humiliation of confronting Mary Meyer in front of friends and family.
Until finally: Jackie made a choice that altered history forever. With the help of her sister, Lee, they called on an underground connection of Joseph Kennedy’s to end her husband’s administration.
Meet the Characters
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Jackie Kennedy
Loyal, brilliant, elegant… until betrayal leaves her no choice but to act.
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John F. Kennedy
Charming and reckless, a man whose power is rivaled only by his appetite.
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Joseph Kennedy
Patriarch with secrets buried deeper than politics.
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Lee Radziwill
Jackie’s Sister. Her accomplice in tracking down the mobster
VOICE SNAPSHOT
“My life is like the river outside my childhood window: calm on one side, rough on the other.”
JACKIE
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✺ Frequently asked questions
What is the status of this book?
A WOMAN VINDICATED is a completed manuscript of 345,000 words. It is a stand-alone novel.
What is the genre and tone?
High concept historical fiction with intimate, character-driven stakes. [or with strong elements of women’s and upmarket fiction]
What is the hook?
Jackie Kennedy finally has enough of Jack’s affairs and orders his assassination.
Who is the intended audience?
Adult readers who enjoy morally complex characters, emotional depth, high-stakes relationships.
Who are your comps?
For readers of Rodham and Jackie: A Novel.
Are rights available?
Yes, all rights are available, including film and foreign rights.
Do you have a synopsis or sample chapters?
Please contact me directly for either or both.
Has the manuscript been edited?
Yes, it has been through multiple revisions and professionally edited. It is submission-ready.
Is there potential for a series?
This is a standalone story with a companion story in the works about the unsolved murder of JFK’s long-term mistress, Mary Meyer.
Do you include content notes?
Yes, sexually explicit content.
How soon are materials available?
The full manuscript is available immediately upon request.