Don Juan McQueen

Eugenia Price's novel, Don Juan McQueen, tells the story of John McQueen, an American patriot from the time of Washington and Jefferson, who must flee to Spanish East Florida after falling into financial trouble. Adopting a new identity as Don Juan McQueen, he becomes a confidante to the Spanish governor, while his family remains in Georgia, creating complex personal and historical tensions. Rich with action and drama, the book explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the changing landscape of early American and Spanish influence.