Devil Water | Anya Seton | A Gripping Historical Novel

Devil Water | Anya Seton | Anya Seaton is a pleasing writer

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Devil Water

	Devil Water Anya Seton Chicago Review Press, 2007 - 544 pages average customer review:based on 15 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

This fiercely beautiful novel tells the true story of Charles Radcliff, a Catholic nobleman who joined the short-lived Jacobite rebellion of 1715, and of his daughter, Jenny, by a secret marriage. Set in the wilds of Northumbria, teeming London, and colonial Virginia?where Jenny eventually settled on the estate of the famous William Byrd of Westover?Jenny?s story reveals one young woman?s loyalty, passion, and courage as she struggles between living in the Old World and the New. This vividly powerful novel, like its predecessor The Winthrop Woman, combines thoroughly documented history with superb storytelling.

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A Gripping Historical Novel - Devil Water

I really enjoyed this novel, the first one that I have read by this author, Anya Seton.The amount of research done for this book is extraordinary and a credit to her.
It is a story that can bring alive the times of King CharlesII and the struggle of the Papists in England, centered around a love story.
You will enjoy this book.

Anya Seaton is a pleasing writer

I liked her book so much I purchased more by her. I was not disappointed at all. I liked her style and she kept my interest peaked.

So-so

I really wanted to like this book more than I did. I have to say, I totally agree with the reviewer who couldn't bear to read another "hinnie". The Scottish words felt forced to me, and where I wanted a story on Charles's life and deeds, it was more like disjointed flashbacks to me. Disappointing, but not terrible.

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