- Hardcover: 547 pages
- Publisher: Bantam (Aug 1 1985)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0553050923
- ISBN-13: 978-0553050929
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16.5 x 5.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 885 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #675,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A good follow up to Wild Swan,
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This review is from: Swan's Chance (Hardcover)
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 Horses at their farm Wild Swan, along with Rane's ship building enterprise. Their children grow to adulthood, marry and have children of their own as the tensions between the North and South heat up over the issue of slavery. Alex's beloved granddaughter Gincey works with the Underground Railway and during a mission gone awry meets Virginian Travis Culhane (sparks fly of course). The remainder of the book details the lives of the Falconer family are entwined with the horrors of the Civil War and it's aftermath.All in all a very entertaining read, although I did find some slow spots -especially when the author was recounting the historical events of the Civil War. It was more like being told than being shown, although I don't see how she could have done otherwise without making it into a book as cumbersome as House Divided, and that's the last thing I want to attempt again (only made it as far as 700 out of 1400 pages, should have been book divided). If you're looking for an action packed, racy page turning read this probably isn't the book for you, but if you do enjoy a well told story spanning multiple generations in a solid historical setting this series is worth checking out. As in the first book, my only minor quibbles are that unless you are a "horsy" person (which I'm not) there are some spots that become a bit slow (but you can skip them) and some of the sex scenes, while not gratuitous, were a bit...well...ahem....just a tad too detailed for my tastes. If it had been a "true" bodice ripper than I wouldn't have minded, but eventually enough is enough and I would not recommend this series for younger readers because of that. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am looking forward the completion of the trilogy as the Falconer family and the nation begins the healing process in SEASON OF SWANS, A. Four stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing story of love that endures time and circumstance.,
By Cassandra (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Swan's Chance (Hardcover)
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. It's amazing how everything is centered aroung Alexandria Carrington Falconers family. This is an amazing book and I would reccomend it to anyone who loves a powerful saga.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!,
By A Customer
This review is from: SWAN'S CHANCE (Mass Market Paperback)
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 away from the core of the book. The Civil War is a terrifying threat for ALex and Rane, former English citizens who do not agree with slavery, but live on the borders of slave country. Their decision to make Wild Swan neutral is an admirable thought. Their children, grandchildren, and in-laws...being Americans, enlist. With family fighting on both sides, Alex and Rane can only go about their lives and hope their family comes home safely.I loved this book and the books preceding it and and following it.
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