Celia Garth: A Story of Charleston in the Revolution

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Summary: Very good book!
Review: I really enjoyed this book a lot. It is the story of an orphaned girl who is a seamstress in Charleston during the Revolution. She is a strong woman who always wants something to be happening, but she is also lonely and wishes that she would be loved and belong to a family. She becomes involved in the Revolution. This is just a great historical book, I couldn't put it down. The writing style is very clear. Read it, you won't regret it

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Summary: Timeless read, captures a slice of the past
Review: Like some of the other reviewers, I read this when I was 12..actually re-read my mama's copies to pieces! It was out of print for the longest time, and you couldn't find it in libraries that much. It was so wonderful to see it in a Charleston bookstore (at about $50), and then to see it re-issued and available on Amazon. It's a great mixture of history, romance, great characters (did anyone else want to marry Luke?),and it's still one of my annual summer reads. The history is well-researched, and Bristow captures Charleston so well. Read this, and then go to Charleston. Immediately!

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Summary: Celia Garth: A Story of Charleston in the Revolution
Review: This book rates among my all-time favorites! I love learning about the history of our country, and following the life of a young girl in Charleston in the 1700's provided a real feel for life in that early-American time period. The story is interesting and, at times, intense, although it takes awhile before the action begins. Romance (of an uplifting nature), war, friendship, and courage are all portrayed in this book. It would appeal to most any girl 15-105 years old. Men might enjoy it, too, as there are several male characters in the story, especially as they are involved in the bloody Revolutionary War. I enjoyed learning more about General Washington and other true historical characters. If you like historical fiction, you'll dig this!