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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 (1783-1813).
Theodosia is the daughter of Aaron Burr, Vice President of the United States
serving under Thomas Jefferson. She is unwaveringly devoted to her father
and he worships her. But his arrogant ambitions force her to choose between
the man he insists she marry and the young soldier she truly loves. These same
ambitions set in motion a chain of events that will end in treason and tragedy.
Based on Anya Seton's meticulous research, My Theodosia is a compelling romance
set against an historical background of the early years of the United States.
all the drama of the short life of Theodosia Burr (1783-1813).
Theodosia is the daughter of Aaron Burr, Vice President of the United States
serving under Thomas Jefferson. She is unwaveringly devoted to her father
and he worships her. But his arrogant ambitions force her to choose between
the man he insists she marry and the young soldier she truly loves. These same
ambitions set in motion a chain of events that will end in treason and tragedy.
Based on Anya Seton's meticulous research, My Theodosia is a compelling romance
set against an historical background of the early years of the United States.
Important places
- Charleston (236)
- New York (7,400)
Counties
- New York (8,072)
- Charleston (255)
Regions
- South Carolina (671)
- New York (9,763)
Countries
- United States (64,950)
Other geographical areas
- Sea Islands (USA) (46)
- Carolinas (2,142)
- Deep South (4,776)
- North Atlantic Ocean (8,812)