It has a good plot, great characters including an unusually young hero who is about 22 i think, and, as the title suggests, a lot of adventure. Adventure, intrigue, and suspense during napoleons forlorn retreat from russia in 18. Adventure, intrigue, and suspense during napoleons forlorn retreat. The adventurers was first published in 1965 and was also published as royal gamble. The adventurers kindle edition by aiken hodge, jane. This book is particularly good because it doesnt fall into the trap of putting historical details before story as many of hodge s books do. The adventurers by jane aiken hodge, 9781522677529, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. After reading english in somerville college, oxford, she moved to the us to undertake a second degree at radcliffe college. Three years ago i finally read a jane aiken hodge book. Retreating french troops in the napoleonic wars ravage a barons estate, and only his daughter, sonia, who has hidden herself in the hayloft, survives. The adventurers first published in 1965 is certainly much better than the last one i read, first night, but not as enjoyable as marry in haste, watch the wall, my darling or strangers in company. In this enthralling new regency novel, first published in 1977, jane aiken hodge, master of romance, sets the headspinning love entanglements against the perils of england on the brink of revolution. Review of the adventurers by jane aiken hodge rosanne e. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read greek wedding.
Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. See all books authored by jane aiken hodge, including the private world of georgette heyer, and watch the wall, my darling, and more on. See all books authored by jane aiken hodge, including the private world of georgette heyer, and watch the wall, my. The adventurers jane aiken hodge 9781999268 netgalley. The adventurers jane aiken hodge after wandering french and cossacks kill her father and plunder his estate, a spirited girl sets out with her governess to find a place of safety in a europe plagued with war. The vivid detail and historical scope of the story, however, kept me captivated throughout ninetynine percent of it, and i found this to be another enjoyable read by jane aiken hodge. Jane aiken hodge was born in massachusetts, but moved with her family to east sussex in britain when she was three years old. Jane aiken hodge books list of books by author jane. She has written lives of jane austen and georgette heyer as well as a book about women in the regency period, passion and principle. Jane aiken hodge project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals.
Ancient wisdom for the second half of life by marcus tullius cicero author, philip freeman introduction, translator worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your. Filled with action and adventure, suspense and intrigue, this sweeping historical romance set in 18 whisks readers across 19th century europe. The adventurers by jane aiken hodge she reads novels. Jane aiken hodge was born in the usa, brought up in the uk and read english at oxford. The adventurers by jane aiken hodge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The adventurers by jane aiken hodge and harold robbins.
Her works of fiction include historical novels and contemporary detective novels. Jane aiken hodge audio books, best sellers, author bio. Strangers in company by jane aiken hodge, runaway bride by jane aiken hodge, rebel heiress by jane aiken hodge, greek. I must have read this book about 30 years ago and recently remembered to track it down after purchasing two other kindle version books by same author jane aiken hodge. The adventurers adventure, intrigue, and suspense during napoleons forlorn retreat from russia in 18. Greek wedding might actually have been the place to start because as bad as it. Before her books became her living she worked as a civil servant, journalist, publishers reader. Im enjoying working my way through jane aiken hodge s novels but, as i suppose is the case with many authors work, im finding that the quality varies a lot. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She was raised in the uk and read english at somerville college, oxford and received a masters degree in english from radcliffe college, harvard. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read whispering. When spirited kate warrender embarks on a dangerous impersonation she puts her family and home in jeopardy. The adventurers by jane aiken hodge, rosalyn landor.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jane aiken hodge jane was 3 years old when her family moved to great britain. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The adventurers by jane aiken hodge book cover, description, publication history. Born near cambridge, massachusetts, the second child of pulitzer prizewinning poet conrad aiken and his first wife, the writer jessie mcdonald. The adventurers by jane aiken hodge, paperback barnes. Jane aiken hodge audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. She received a masters degree from radcliffe college, harvard university. But her main output has been over twenty historical novels set in the eighteenth century, including polonaise, the lost garden, and savannah purchase, the beloved third volume of a trilogy set during and after the american war of independence.