My Theodosia, Anya Seton
My Theodosia, Anya Seton
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My Theodosia
A Novel

Author: Anya Seton

Narrator: Maya Beechwood

Unabridged: 14 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/16/2021

Synopsis

Anya Seton's bestselling first novel, originally published in 1941, captures all the drama of the short life of Theodosia Burr (1783–1813). Her father, Aaron—Thomas Jefferson's vice president, most famous for his great duel with Alexander Hamilton—holds sway over young Theodosia's heart. But his arrogance forces her to choose between the man he insists she marry and her love for a young soldier who will turn out to play a decisive role in her father's fate. Persuaded by Aaron that through his treasonable plans she will soon be crowned princess of the Kingdom of Mexico, she is received like royalty on Blennerhassett Island, only to end up trying to exonerate her father as he awaits trial in a Richmond jail, repudiated by his fickle son-in-law and friends.

Theodosia remains a haunting figure in American history, still lovely, still imperious, never vanquished.

About Anya Seton

Anya Seton (1904-1990) wrote ten bestselling historical novels, including Avalon, Foxfire, Green Darkness, and My Theodosia. Although she lived primarily in Greenwich, Connecticut, she traveled extensively in order to do the research necessary for the lifelike feel of her fiction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris on March 06, 2023

2.5 stars rated up for this debut novel by Anya Seton written in 1941. I knew nothing about Aaron Burr's daughter -Theodosia Burr Alston, and was somewhat surprised at the story and wonder how much was based in fact. There was no author's note about her research on the topic, other than a comment ab......more

Goodreads review by CLM on May 09, 2016

For my Hamilton fanatic friends! After seeing the Hamilton musical in November, I wanted to reread this historical novel about Burr's daughter. It is not as well known as Katherine and Green Darkness but is a poignant and very readable story. Here is a link to my review: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Mela on November 05, 2022

But they were both caught. Equally helpless bits of jetsam on the forward-surging river of life. On one hand, I didn't know Aaron Burr at all, so it was a really interesting historical fiction to me. On the other hand, I have a rather general knowledge of the history of the USA so sometimes I was......more

Goodreads review by Beth on July 20, 2010

The only thing that prevented me from giving it one star is that I finished. I found the writing incredibly dated (I know it was written in the 1940's and set in the 1800's, but I found it unrealistically over the top). When the book was recommended to me, I was told "it's a lovely story about a fat......more

Goodreads review by Karen on January 01, 2016

I love Anya Seton. This fictionalized biography of Theodosia Burr was her first novel. I didnt like it as much as her book "Katherine", but it was still good. It was really compelling in parts, but then slow in others. Theodosia's blind obedience to her father's wishes will infuriate you. I enjoyed......more

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