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My Theodosia
My Theodosia | Anya Seton
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THEODOSIA BURR was borne on the full tide of history. Her short life has all the drama, all the necessary elements of a great historical novel.Under Anya Seton's guidance, we see Aaron Burr, her father, sitting in his study before the great duel with Alexander Hamilton, and writing that famous letter which began, 'To my dearest Theodosia.' We see Theodosia herself, received like royalty on Blennerhassett Island, expecting to be crowned princess of the Kingdom of Mexico. We see Aaron awaiting trial in the jail at Richmond, repudiated by his son-in-law and by his friends, with Theodosia now playing an important part in his final exoneration. Aaron's star had set, but Theodosia still saw him as a man who could change the course of history.She may have realized too late that she had hitched her wagon to the wrong star. She never admitted it. With Aaron, she attempted to change the stream of American history, but the stream was too powerful for them. She remains a haunting memory, still lovely, still imperious, never vanquished.The author of this brilliant novel is the daughter of Ernest Thompson Seton.
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cdreincarnate
My Theodosia | Anya Seton
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Mehso-so

This book is so-so. It‘s well written, and I definitely learned a lot about Aaron and Theodosia Burr, but the book is also super racist, so consider yourself warned if that‘s a trigger for you.

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toofondofbooks
My Theodosia | Anya Seton
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rubyslippersreads Gorgeous! I ❤️ 5y
Emilymdxn So beautiful! 5y
TrishB They‘re gorgeous ❤️ 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Lovely editions and a gorgeous photo! 😍 5y
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diovival
My Theodosia | Anya Seton
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It's Romance Week on Goodreads and they dropped a new blog post to celebrate it. I don't read much romance, but at least now I know that my romance name would be...Theodosia le Fay. That is badass.

What's your #romancepenname? #romantsy

Bklover Jordan Wynter!!! 6y
JoScho Flauvia Feversham 😂 6y
KarenJMcLean Riley Wildhall. I like it! 6y
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diovival @Bklover that sounds legit, ha! 6y
diovival @Karen2.0 nice! 6y
BookNAround Riley Cheverelle. Yuck. 6y
Jess7 Flauvia Scarlett 6y
Mariposa_Bookworm Theodosia Raven! 🤣 6y
IamIamIam Lol, Flauvia Rose! @theresidentromantic, this is right up your alley!!! 6y
Abailliekaras Love this! 😂 6y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk Honor Wildhall. I‘ll take it. 6y
diovival @TobeyTheScavengerMonk sounds distinguished 6y
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LeahBergen
My Theodosia | Anya Seton
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Here's a little Burr (and Hamilton) historical #politicalfiction while my American Litsy friends take to the polls to MAKE history. Lots of love from Canada! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦🇨🇦 #PhotoADayNov16

rubyslippersreads ❤️ this book! Think it's time for a reread. 7y
TrishB Haven't read this one!! 7y
Hobbinol 👍You had a female PM decades ago, didn't you? Maybe it will be our turn now. 7y
Reviewsbylola I am so intrigued by this. I've never heard of this particular book but I enjoyed Katherine. 7y
LeahBergen @Hobbinol We did (and "fingers crossed" for you guys)! 7y
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rubyslippersreads
My Theodosia | Anya Seton
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Today's #augustphotochallenge was a bit difficult for me, since I don't read many political books. Then I thought of a political figure whose popularity we can all agree on--Alexander Hamilton! 😄 My tickets are for August 2017, but in the meantime, I think I'll reread this old favorite. #politicsandbooks #augustofpages #day11 #tbt

RealLifeReading Wow! August 2017! 8y
Bookzombie 🎶Dear Theodosia, what to say to you?
You have my eyes
You have your mother‘s name
When you came into the world, you cried and it broke my heart🎶 ❤️
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rubyslippersreads @Bookzombie ❤️❤️❤️ 8y
readinginthedark I don't really understand Hamilton's popularity, but I haven't seen or heard the musical, which seems to be why most people are so crazy about him lately. 8y
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AmyStewart
My Theodosia | Anya Seton
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Hamilton obsession, cont'd: Me: Wow, is this a novel about Aaron Burr's daughter? Non-Hamilton obsessed spouse: Why, what do you know about her? Me: Well, based on a song I listened to about her, I can tell you that...(yes, all American history references henceforth will come from this musical)

Imagineannie Dear Theodosia, what to say to you? 8y
brendanmleonard The Theodosia ghost story is my favorite bit of her story! Also sad when you realize both A. Ham and A. Burr outlived their kids. 8y
Darthdad I'm in. This looks incredibly interesting 8y
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