Reviews

My Theodosia by Anya Seton

bitni_mitni's review

2.0

An uncomfortable read.

ryner's review

3.0

Theodosia Burr is the smart, adoring, seventeen-year-old daughter of Aaron Burr, who was vice-president at a time when one attained the office by being the runner-up in a presidential election. Thus, the president, Thomas Jefferson, is actually his political rival. Having run into both political and financial hardship, Aaron arranges for Theodosia to marry Joseph Alston, a wealthy but unattractive and dull Carolina planter. Shocked that her father would be desperate enough to send her to such a fate, but resigned, Theodosia goes willingly and begins her life at The Oaks, Joseph's plantation. A son brings her boy joy and pain, as does a clandestine relationship with Meriwether Lewis who, along with William Clark, is about to embark on his famous exploration into the unknown western territory.

Theodosia's ultimate fate is suggested at the end of the book, although the reality is that it is still a mystery. This book appears to be out of print, which is unfortunate as Anya Seton is very talented and has become one of my favorite authors of historical fiction. I didn't enjoy this work quite as well as some of her others, but it's definitely worth a read.

etherealfire's review against another edition

4.0

Read the hardcover book in the late 70s. Probably a library book. A well-written historical novel that set me on the path to a bit of an obsession with that genre.

kristin's review against another edition

3.0

I have to admit that the only knowledge I have of this period of American history comes from Hamilton. This book focuses on Theodosia, the daughter of Arron Burr.

An interesting account, obviously ground in well researched fact.