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published
1976
(first published 1941)
by Fawcett
binding
Mass Market Paperback
isbn
0449230341
(isbn13: 9780449230343)
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Read in January, 2007
A solid first outing for Seton. This book tells the story of Aaron Burr and his daughter Theodosia (Theo). I have to admit I didn't recall much of Burr from history class outside of the duel with Alexander Hamilton. At the start of the book Theo is 17 and Burr is vice president of the United States. Burr plots to have Theo married to the wealthy but uninteresting Joseph Alston of South Carolina. Burr needs some of that money to cover his debts and also the power of the Alstons to gain him politi...more
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Read in August, 2007
Anya Seton is the author of my favorite novel, Katherine. I've enjoyed many of her other works over the years too, but this one just didn't excite me, and, at times, it offended me.
This book, originally published in 1941, was Anya Seton's first novel, so maybe I'm being too harsh in my critique, but normally one can count on a Seton novel to provide well-rounded characters ...more
This book, originally published in 1941, was Anya Seton's first novel, so maybe I'm being too harsh in my critique, but normally one can count on a Seton novel to provide well-rounded characters ...more
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What I found most interesting about this book was the depiction of Meriweather Lewis. I remember wishing he'd had more scenes. Theodosia's story was sad but not terribly involving--the men in her life, from her crazy, despotic father (Aaron Burr) to her unrequited-lover Lewis--grabbed more attention just walking across the page; she, herself, remained something of a cypher and therefore, was not as memorable as she should have been in a book where she's the title character.
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Read in August, 2008
How could I resist a 50-year old novel about a secret love affair between the daughter of Aaron Burr and Meriwether Lewis? It's a bit swoony for me, but still enjoyable to read, as Theodosia Burr had a very dramatic and romantic life.
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Read in June, 2008
recommends it for:
Fans of early american history
I was disappointed that the author, who apparently did a lot of research for this book, seems to have gotten most of her facts wrong. I have always enjoyed her work, and it made me wonder if her other books were as inaccurate.
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Before there was Gore Vidal (Burr) there was Anya Seton (My Theodosia) Seton specialized in juicy historical fiction and this fits the genre mold perfectly.
Historical fiction....about Aaron Burr's daughter. I found it fascinating.
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