Thomas Jefferson's letters have been described as "a rich repast to mind and heart." Through more than 200 letters A Circle of Friends: Thomas Jefferson and His Women Correspondents offers a unique and intimate view of Jefferson and some of his most trusted confidantes. A Circle of Friends reveals Jefferson's deep and long lasting conversations with his feminine friends and family members about politics, religion, education and most private matters. While Jefferson is the celebrity in this coterie, it is often the women who steal the show.