Swan's Chance [Mass Market Paperback]

Celeste De Blasis (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Bantam (August 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553256920
• ISBN-13: 978-0553256925
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #611,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

This review is from: Swan's Chance (Hardcover)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Jo Anne Pitcher "JoAnne" (North East, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swan's Chance (Hardcover)

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!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Ayden & Chase "Rebecca" (Southern, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swan's Chance (Hardcover)

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