Jesse's Lady

by Veronica Sattler

Charleston,, 1792. As America gloried in new-found freedom, inner turmoil rose. As Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr waged their private battles, as colonists braved a savage new wilderness and as a golden land became shadowed by slavery, a spirited beauty lived and loved with a passion few possessed.

Brianna Devereaux. Half French, half Irish, she returned from her schooling abroad as feisty and independent as ever, and found her homeland facing new struggles. Wild beyond taming, wise beyond her years, she challenged the issues of those turbulent times with a wit and fortitude few could equal. Only one man could match her indomitable spirit with his own. And together they dared to follow their hearts' desire - forged by the dreams and ambitions of a glorious heritage - to discover a love as vibrant and alive as their bold new land.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical

524 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 1986

About the author

Veronica Sattler is the best-selling author of nine historical romances and two contemporaries. A native of New Jersey with an MA in English Literature from Rutgers University, Veronica lives in rural Pennsylvania with her daughter, Alyssa, two sassy cats and an Irish Wolfhound that weighs more than she does. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Novelists, Inc. and the Writers Union.

Reviews

[Emily Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haveread this one a couple times before so I know the ending but still get wrapped up in thestory and the characters and each time I will rebatedifferently and notice something I missed before. It's on my favorite shelf for a reason.although my cover looks nothing like the one shown here.

[Adriana Fogaça · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lady Indomável - Veronica Sattler
Título original: Jesse’s Lady
Título: Lady Indomável
Autor: Veronica Sattler
Tradução: Elsa Joana Frezza
Editora: Nova Cultural
Ano: 1988

Para quem gosta de história como eu, principalmente a dos Estados Unidos, vai adorar este romance que tem como pano de fundo o jogo político pós-independência americana.

No livro temos o prazer este momento histórico quando Jesse e Brianna vão a casa de Thomas Jefferson. Político que algum tempo depois seria o Terceiro presidente americano, além de ser autor da declaração de independência americana, da lei de liberdade religiosa da Virgínia e pai da Universidade da Virgínia.

Thomas Jefferson foi um político extremamente influente não apenas na politica, como na cultura e na religião. Até hoje é lembrado como um dos principais politico e cidadão americano. Mas há uma questão que gera muita controvérsia na sua biografia. Naquele tempo muitos donos de terras possuíam escravos...

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[Astra Capone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edited on 1/19/24 for clarity.

A lot of people throw shade at this book because there aren't as many spicy scenes as some of Sattler's other books, but I absolutely love it. It was the first historical romance I ever read. (Aged 8, but no one cared about reading material suitability in the early 90s.) Jessie, despite his MANY flaws, is a hero I keep with me. I often compare other heroes to him. Briana is quick-witted and doesn't bend to his whim, so it's the perfect measurement of tension and spice.

This was my fifteenth time reading this book, and it was just as good as I remember. Sattler is an OG historical romance fiction writer. I love her style. Please note that there are several trigger warnings associated with this book. If you're a trauma survivor, please check online to see if this is something you'd be comfortable reading.

[Bobbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an ok read. I enjoyed the story but the tremendous amount of history and politics I could have done without in a romance novel. I don't read romance for a history lesson. I did start to skim over all the political stuff after a few chapters.