Lydia Bailey
by Kenneth Roberts
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Author: Kenneth RobertsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-01-01
ISBN: 0892725141
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Down East Books
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Book Review: A classic adventure story
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been more than thirty years since I first read "Lydia Bailey" and I'm glad to see it available again after years out of print. Kenneth Roberts was a terrific writer and he has a terrific story to tell, with action ranging from New England in the early 1800's, to Haiti during Toussaint L'Ouverture's rebellion, to the Barbary Coast. This novel is a little bit detective story, a whole lot of rousing adventure and just the right amount of romance, mixed in with plenty of pointed observations along the way about political shenanigans and the highs and lows of human nature. They really don't write 'em this way any more--which is a shame. Very highly recommended!
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