Green Darkness by Anya Seton (English) Paperback Book

Description: Green Darkness by Anya Seton The classic historical saga of Tudor England, the brutal Reformation and its perilous legacy to a modern young woman, from the bestselling author of Katherine. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 1552. Fifteen years after Henry VIIIs brutal reformation of the monasteries, Catholics in England still live in fear. When thirteen-year-old Celia da Bohun first meets Stephen Marsdon, a young Catholic priest, protestant Edward VI has been on the throne for five years. Reluctantly, Stephen agrees to be her teacher but as Celia grows older, her girlish adoration of him and his affection for her deepens into a passionate love that will not be extinguished - even by her violent death.400 years later, history seems poised to repeat itself. Not long after the marriage of Richard Marsdon and his American wife Celia, something seems to go terribly wrong between them. It is only when Celia is forced to look deep in to the past that she has a chance to prevent another tragedy . . . Notes Reissue of a perennially popular modern classic with a new ISBN and a stunning new jacket. Brings Tudor England to life. Author Biography Anya Seton was born in New York City. She began writing in 1938 with a short story sold to a newspaper syndicate and the first of her ten novels, My Theodosia, was published in 1941. She died in 1990. Review Her most intriguing and ambitious novel . . . an exciting and suspenseful story - Liverpool PostPerhaps the greatest gifts Anya Seton brings to her historical novels are the zest of her narrative, the life she breathes into the most insignificant characters and the atmosphere of the era she evokes around them. - Books and BookmenTo read Seton is to enter into another time with such conviction that it seems as real as the present - Philippa GregorySeductive, atmospheric, intriguing, GREEN DARKNESS is one of those classic novels you come back to time and again. - Kate MosseWonderful historical novels - Alison Weir Promotional Tudor England brought to life in all its glory and bloodthirstiness, now packaged as one of Hodders Great Reads Long Description 1552. Fifteen years after Henry VIIIs brutal reformation of the monasteries, Catholics in England still live in fear. When thirteen-year-old Celia da Bohun first meets Stephen Marsdon, a young Catholic priest, protestant Edward VI has been on the throne for five years. Reluctantly, Stephen agrees to be her teacher but as Celia grows older, her girlish adoration of him and his affection for her deepens into a passionate love that will not be extinguished - even by her violent death.400 years later, history seems poised to repeat itself. Not long after the marriage of Richard Marsdon and his American wife Celia, something seems to go terribly wrong between them. It is only when Celia is forced to look deep in to the past that she has a chance to prevent another tragedy . . . Review Quote Wonderful historical novels Promotional "Headline" The classic historical saga of Tudor England, the brutal Reformation and its perilous legacy to a modern young woman, from the bestselling author of Katherine . Description for Sales People One of Anya Setons most popular works, GREEN DARKNESS was an international bestseller when first published in 1972 and spent 6 months on the New York Times bestseller list Description for Press or Other Media The brilliantly imaginative bestseller that brings Tudor England to life in all its glory and bloodthirstiness. 1552. Fifteen years after Henry VIIIs brutal reformation of the monasteries Catholics in England still live in fear. Protestant Edward VI has been on the throne five years when thirteen-year-old Celia da Bohun first meets Stephen Marsdon, a young Catholic priest. Reluctantly he agrees to be her teacher but as Celia grows older, her girlish adoration of him and his affection for her deepens into a passionate love that will not be extinguished, even by her violent death. 400 years later history seems poised to repeat itself. Not long after the marriage of Richard Marsdon and his American wife Celia something seems to go terribly wrong between them. It is only when Celia is forced to look deep in to the past that she will have a chance to prevent another tragedy. Anya Seton was born in New York City. She began writing in 1938 with a short story sold to a newspaper syndicate and the first of her ten novels, My Theodosia, was published in 1941. She died in 1990. Details ISBN0340921099 Author Anya Seton Pages 576 Year 2007 ISBN-10 0340921099 ISBN-13 9780340921098 Format Paperback Imprint Hodder Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.52 Media Book Language English Illustrations n/a Publication Date 2007-06-28 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton UK Release Date 2007-06-28 Audience General NZ Release Date 2007-08-08 AU Release Date 2007-08-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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