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Back Bay (Paperback)

by William Martin (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Six turbulent generations of the determined Pratt clan pursue a lost Paul Revere treasure, in a saga that brings readers from the grit and romance of old Boston to the Back Bay of modern day. Reprint. PW. K. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for history buffs, Oct 10 2009
By M. Faulks (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back Bay (Mass Market Paperback)
I know that many parts of this book are fiction but I like the premise and the connections to American history. I love Boston and New England so This is a fun read! I have read tow other books in this series and am only missing Cape Cod at the moment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars a teapot in a tempest, Sep 21 2001
This review is from: Back Bay (Mass Market Paperback)
a family saga told in parallel histories of the early 19th and the mid to late 20th centuries, spanning six generations. historic boston makes for a prominent backdrop for an elaborately plotted metropolitan treasure hunt doomed by a fatal curse. contrivances aside, an entertaining, nearly folkloric tale.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The test of time, Jun 7 2000
This review is from: Back Bay (Mass Market Paperback)
I read this gripping saga when it was first published some 20 years ago. Since then, I've recommended it to friends and to newcomers to Boston. Recently, I bought a copy at a local library sale and began to re-read it. I am as caught up in it now as I was all those years ago when I first read it. Martin's "Back Bay" does withstand the test of time. The story is cleverly told by the use of flashback. The reader learns the secret and the mystery of the Pratt family early in the book but must wait for the revelation and solution along with the characters who live in the 20th century. The story is a marvelous blend of fact and fiction and is a must read for anyone who loves Boston, history, and mystery. I would also recommend, as a companion book, Walter Muir Whitehill's topographical history of Boston.
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4.0 out of 5 stars very entertaining novel with Boston backdrop
This was a lively read about a wealthy family in Boston. The story is told in chapters that alternate between modern times (the late 1970s, anyway) and the past, as the family is... Read more
Published on Mar 18 2004 by audrey

4.0 out of 5 stars gripping...couldn't put it down!
I am not always much of a reader, but this book caught me from the first pages. It is a MUST for anyone who knows and/or loves the city of Boston and the history that goes along... Read more
Published on Dec 31 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Strong plot, weak characters
I bought this book based on several 5-star evaluations here in Amazon, but I'm sorry to say that I was disappointed (which doesn't happen very often). Read more
Published on Oct 10 2001 by M McKay

5.0 out of 5 stars my review
William Martin is definitely a master storyteller. If you add the historical events, it makes this book a sure winner. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2000 by Ana Maria Barrenechea

5.0 out of 5 stars From Southie to Brahman
William Martin takes his place as the premier historical novelist of our generation. He capably wears the mantle passed down from Michener as story telling historian. Read more
Published on Sep 9 1999 by Charles Andrews

5.0 out of 5 stars A great historical mystery
unfolds through the clever use of past history with present day characters. It's a mystery based on missing treasure, originaly stolen from The White House just before the... Read more
Published on Aug 28 1999 by J. A. Clark

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all-time favorites!
I read the book in just three sittings because I couldn't put it down! I was tempted to go to Boston and look for the treasure myself! Read more
Published on May 20 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars An incredibly fun read!
If you have never been to Boston you will like this book. If you have been or live in Boston, you will LOVE this book. Read more
Published on July 21 1997

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