Mount Vernon Love Story: A Novel of George and Martha Washington
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (714 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0743522877 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 446 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Publishers Weekly Originally published in 1969 under the title Aspire to the Heavens, this slim, muted historical romance is the long-out-of-print debut by America's reigning queen of suspense. As the quasi-biographical novel opens, George Washington is preparing to attend the inauguration of his successor, John Adams; Clark, employing inelegant but efficient transitional techniques (Adams's "rather flat nasal voice seemed to become more clipped and sharp-toned. It became his mother's voice"), quickly moves the narrative back to George's boyhood. But her focus remains on the domestic (a French and Indian ambush at the Monongahela River in 1755 is rendered with far less care and credibility than scenes of George's skill on the dance floor) and the emotional (George's "mantle of leadership" concerns him much less than the naughtiness of his stepson). . Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. What passes for a driving narrative force is George's s
It was only through the love of a woman that he found the happiness that gave real meaning to his life. In matters of the heart, Washington initially stumbles when he falls in love with Sally Wilcox, his best friend's young bride. At the end of his long career, when he and Martha return to Mount Vernon, the fire of their love burns just as brightly as when he took her there as his new bride. The role of leader came naturally to George Washington, the man revered as "the father of his Country." But when it came to the social aspects of life in the mid-18th century, he was both awkward and insecure. Their love was strong, and it endured long months of s
Enjoyable read. I found this an easy and enjoyable read. Mary Higgins Clark is always dependable in that way. I've recently moved to Virginia and I'm a historical fiction fan, so this was an easy way to fill in some gaps in my historical awareness and be entertained at the same time. I'm sure it was not absolutely historical accurate, but it had a good tone and flavor and hit the high spots very well. It gave me some additional insight into Martha Washington and her likely character as well.. "Don't bother" according to Cathie Davis. Never have been a Mary Higgins Clark fan but thought this departure from her usual story line might be better. It wasn't. The book had no depth, George, Patsy (Martha) and the rest were one dimensional. I really felt the book was a waste of time. Luckily I only paid $1.99 for it and it wasn't worth that.. "A must read about our first President and his wife." according to Sharon B. This is a beautiful story of our first President and his wife as only Mary Higgins Clark could write.I learned so much about the characters of George and Martha and their life together.They faced many family tragedies and triumphs with dignity and love.I reread this novel prior to our second visit to their home during the Thanksgiving holidays."Mount Vernon" is really well described and gives an excellent background to the enlarging and enhancing of George's beloved home.This was my second p
She lives with her husband, John Conheeney, in New Jersey. . Mary Higgins Clark is the author of twenty-four worldwide bestsellers