A fictionalized account of Theodosia Burr Alston, daughter of Aaron Burr, based on documented events of her life including correspondences between father and daughter.
Aaron Burr, a controversial yet important figure in U.S. History, had a very close relationship with his only daughter, Theo. While he wasn't above using even her to his own political and financial advantage, and indeed manipulated her feelings and life at will, in his daughter's eyes he was the perfect father and a man all should aspire to follow.
Theodosia's life is a tragic tale of a naive and idealistic girl blinded by her love for her father. Her loyalty to him robs her of many of the joys she could have experienced in life, always overshadowing all other things. Seton explores their relationship and Theo's involvement in Burr's shadier dealings, as well as her rocky relationship with her husband and his family.
This novel was originally published in 1941 and I just happened to run into it while browsing the library shelves. It provides an interesting look at the Burr father-daughter duo and at this particular time in U.S. history. The writing is captivating and some excerpts from their actual letters are included.
