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Swan's Chance [Hardcover]

Celeste De Blasis (Author)

4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) |

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YA The story of the life and loves of Alexandria Thaine Falconer, begun in Wild Swan (Bantam, 1984), continues in this moving historical romance. Alexandria's world revolves around her beloved husband, her children and her horse farm in Maryland. Thoroughbred horse breeding and racing, carried on successfully after the death of her first husband, are important factors in Alex' life. The five children grow up, leave home to build their own lives and return to Wild Swan to share success, happiness and tragedy with their parents. Opposed to slavery, Alex and Rane run their farm and shipping business with free employees but nevertheless are touched by the political upheaval preceding the Civil War. The war brings hardships, tragedy and divided loyalities but the family is held together by a strong and caring Alex. Readers of family sagas, historic fiction and adult romance will find their preferences all in one very readable book. Carol P. Clark, Fairfax County Public Schools, Springfield, Va.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

Hardcover: 547 pages
Publisher: Bantam (August 1, 1985)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553050923
ISBN-13: 978-0553050929
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book - amazing trilogy, February 4, 2003

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A wonderful trilogy that begins in England and spans nearly 8 decades, to end in the new U.S.A. All I can say is that I have reread the books over and over again. The author writes beautifully, and makes you live, love, laugh and cry with the main character Alexandria Thane. I recommend this book, as well as the first and third to all readers. And she has done her research so well, be it about the swans, the horses or the wars, the state of the country, the political tension, etc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful series, December 15, 2009

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I have read everything Ms. DeBlasis wrote before she passed away. The "Swan Series" was wonderful. Historically correct and the characters become so real that you feel you know them. If you love to read, and lose yourself in books..read these!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great 2nd Book in this Trilogy!!, March 15, 2006

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The story of Alexandria Thaine Falconer which began in Wild Swan continues in this excellent historical romance. Great Book!! Any historical fiction fan must read this Trilogy

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5.0 out of 5 stars Swan's Chance book
I was so excited to get this book before the expected delivery date! I had purchased the first and third book in this trilage at a library sale and was glad to find the middle... Read more

Published 5 months ago by icrop3sons

5.0 out of 5 stars Good sequel novel.
Although there are sometimes so many characters to follow, I think it perhaps would have been more engaging if the story had followed one more closely than the others.

Published on September 13, 2008 by A. Buchanan

4.0 out of 5 stars A good follow up to Wild Swan
Swan's Chance begins in 1836 and takes up the story of the Alex and Rane Falconer where Wild Swan left off, as the Falconer family continues to expand their line of Thoroughbred... Read more

Published on September 5, 2008 by Misfit

2.0 out of 5 stars I must have read something different than these reviewers.
I am an avid reader and probably read 3 books/week. I searched out this book because of the reviews and I stayed with the book (well into the second half)because I liked the... Read more

Published on August 27, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing story of love that endures time and circumstance.
I have read the Swan trilogy 4 times and have loved each book every time. I love how the family history is so detailed and realistic. Read more

Published on March 10, 2000 by Cassandra

5.0 out of 5 stars aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!
The second of the trilogy, this books starts before the Civil War and ends after it. The children are all grown and their romances and marriages are expertly designed not to take... Read more

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