James tipton s most popular book is annette vallon. A novel of the french revolution kindle edition by. Annettes lover was william wordsworth, a poet and an englishman who was in france at the beginning of the french revolution. Five books to read thats set in the 1700s the caffeinated. The story of annette vallon is one already wrapped in mystery and intrigue. A novel of the french revolution by james tipton a pleasing literary fancy set. A far better rest a rewriting of a tale of two cities from sydney cartons point of view susanne alleyn. In this novel set during the french revolution, james tipton fictionalizes the love affair between a young english poet william wordsworth and annette vallon. Pages in category novels set in the french revolution the following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
This book had the sweetest romance between vallon and wordsworth that i will never forget. Novels set in the french revolution the modern novel. One country wants to honor her efforts for the crown while the another wants to deny her very existance. For fans of tracy chevalier and sarah dunant comes this vibrant, alluring debut novel of a compelling, independent woman who would inspire one of the worlds greatest poets and. Annette vallon, william wordsworths mistress and muse. Reading this was most certainly a departure from my typical adventures in dystopian worlds, victorian england, and kingesque horror ridden lands.
William klaber, author of the rebellion of miss lucy ann lobdell. The story, which is set against the backdrop of the french revolution is well written and one that needed to be told. James tipton has 14 books on goodreads with 3991 ratings. Born into a world of wealth and pleasure, annette vallon enjoys the privileges of aristocracy, but a burning curiosity and headstrong independence set her apart from other women of her class. These book on topic french revolution highly popular among the readers worldwide. Its common denominator is the brief love affair the poet. Annette blair holy scoundrel annette broadrick whats a dad to do lit annette broadrick sound of summer mag annette dashofy zoe chambers 03 bridges burned annette dashofy annette vallon. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. James tipton is a fine writer and his portrayal of wordsworths liason with annette vallon has to be commended.
Tipton does a fine job of writing the french revolution and the brutality of the war years. Though the number of great escapes shes involved in begins to veer into implausibility, tipton is able to balance the action with the history. My own novel, the last banquet, opens in the early 1700s with jeanmarie daumout sitting beside a dung heap in the ruins of his fathers chateau eating. James tipton a tale set against the turmoil of the french revolution follows the life of annette vallon, the mistress and muse of poet william wordsworth, who transitions from a surgeons pampered daughter to a. It is written by james tipton, the debut novel of read more. A novel of the french revolution by james tipton rating. Also, vallon is quite independent and i loved her vibrancy and her will to stand up for what she believed. A novel of the french revolution james tipton annette, the metis spy. The following selection combines introductory and general histories with a few more specialized works.
France is undergoing successive spasms of revolutionary violence. Annette vallon ebook by james tipton 9780061873843. Drawing from history, tipton depicts the struggles and trials of these two lovers and the circumstances that kept them apart. I know this features a story by neil gaiman which is the only reason i bought this book in the first place. The book, set during the french revolutions reign of terror 179394. The book is divided into four different time periods and covers the years 17851820. Born into a world of wealth and pleasure, annette vallon enjoys the privileges of aristocracy, but a burning curiosity and headstrong independence set her apart. Jan 31, 2015 i know this features a story by neil gaiman which is the only reason i bought this book in the first place. Oct 17, 2007 annette vallon was not a historical figure. Andrea chenier sound recording by umberto giordano. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of. An unfortunate incident during her youth causes her to shy away from typical female society and helps build her character as an independent. A novel of the french revolution james tipton harper paperback. The secret history of the pink carnation, and the masque of the black tulip.
A novel of the french revolution by james tipton set during. Sandra gulland books list of books by author sandra gulland. A novel of the french revolution by michelle moran rating. By far my favorite is a place of greater safety by hilary mantel. Annette vallon by james tipton overdrive rakuten overdrive. A novel of the french revolution by james tipton set during the tumultuous french revolution, this story revolves around a young upperclass, though untitled, lady named annette vallon. Inspired by english poet william wordsworths continental romance on the eve of the french revolution, tiptons debut novel depicts the poets lover, annette vallon 17661841, as a loire. Read annette vallon a novel of the french revolution by james tipton available from rakuten kobo. Nov 01, 2007 the romance of the novel is secondary to tiptons portrait of annette as a spirited heroine in a time of desperation and danger. Set amid the terror and excitement of the french revolution, james tiptons evocative novel is the story of a woman who has for too long been relegated to the shadows of history. As such, there is a vast range of literature on the topic, much of it involving specific methodologies and approaches. Annette vallon by james tipton is thoroughly delightfulstart to finish. In this novel, i also learned a lot about the french revolution.
The romance of the novel is secondary to tiptons portrait of annette as a spirited heroine in a time of desperation and danger. Annette vallon by james tipton is the story of william wordsworths mistress. James tipton is a professor of english at kentfield, californias college of marin, where he also serves as a parttime instructor over the summer sessions. Tipton brings literary history and the french revolution to life. A novel of the french revolution, based on the life of william wordsworths french lover. Attracted by the ideas of the french revolution, william wordsworth went.
But when annette returns to the loire valley, wordsworth. Its told from multiple perspectives and mantel mak. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Spoiled by the novels of rousseau, she refuses to be married unless it is for passion. Inspired by english poet william wordsworths continental romance on the eve of the french revolution, tiptons debut novel depicts the poets lover, annette vallon 17661841, as a loire valley scarlet pimpernel. Early praise for wax, a novel about women in the 1940swax. The ancien regime and the french revolution by james b. I reflected, not for the first or last time, that when you are reading, others think they can disturb you because you are not doing anything. Jan, 2008 annette vallon is three books for the price of one. For fans of tracy chevalier and sarah dunant comes this vibrant, al. The alphabet of longing and other poems by tipton, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Their relationship covers many years, including those of the french rev. Sf chronicle bestseller compelling, plainspoken account of growing up in 1950 s america. What are the best novels about the french revolution. Although im not a fan of novels written by men from a womans point of view, annette vallon disposed of this prejudice in a few pages. The book chrchronicles mike, john, and ollies fears, frustrations, hopes, and. Jan 05, 2015 by far my favorite is a place of greater safety by hilary mantel. The top 10 french revolution novels books the guardian. Nov 04, 2008 james tipton is a fine writer and his portrayal of wordsworths liason with annette vallon has to be commended. The back blurb which states the book is the story of a woman who. But this book is much more than an historical account of her amazing life. It follows camille desmoulins, danton, and robespierre from their boyhoods through the guillotining of the first two by the last.
Annette vallon is three books for the price of one. The french revolution created turmoil across the whole of europe, via a series of events which continue to captivate and inspire massive debate. A pleasing literary fancy set against the terrors of the french. She is the beautiful mistress of william wordsworth, and an activist. James tipton, bestselling author of annette vallon, a novel of the french revolution with its engaging characters and intriguing secrets, in wax, a charming wwii coming of age novel, therese ambrosi smith has created a loving valentine to rosie the riveter and skillfully whisks the reader away on a journey to a time when everything. For a fun read, theres the first couple of lauren willigs books. For fans of tracy chevalier and sarah dunant comes this vibrant, alluring debut novel of a compelling, independent woman. May 23, 2016 it is written by james tipton, the debut novel of an english professor, and follows the story of annette, a young french woman from blois. The pair enjoy long walks, discussing politics and literature, vallon correcting the britons flawed french. However, i thought i would give it a chance, due to my passionate interest in the french revolution and french court at that time. Go search hidden gems sale christmas shop vouchers.