Anya Seton s bestselling first novel, originally published in 1941, captures all the drama of the short life of Theodosia Burr (17831813). Theodosia s father is Aaron Burr--Thomas Jefferson s vice president, most famous for his great duel with Alexander Hamilton. With charm and tenderness, he 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 ...
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Anya Seton s bestselling first novel, originally published in 1941, captures all the drama of the short life of Theodosia Burr (17831813). Theodosia s father is Aaron Burr--Thomas Jefferson s vice president, most famous for his great duel with Alexander Hamilton. With charm and tenderness, he 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 she will soon be crowned princess of the Kingdom of Mexico as a result of his treasonable plans, she is received like royalty on Blennerhassett Island, only to end up trying to exonerate him 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."
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