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'Her most intriguing and ambitious novel . . . an exciting and suspenseful story' (Liverpool Post )
'Perhaps 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 Bookmen )
'To read Seton is to enter into another time with such conviction that it seems as real as the present' (Philippa Gregory )
'Seductive, atmospheric, intriguing, GREEN DARKNESS is one of those classic novels you come back to time and again.' (Kate Mosse )
'Perhaps 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 Bookmen )
'To read Seton is to enter into another time with such conviction that it seems as real as the present' (Philippa Gregory )
'Seductive, atmospheric, intriguing, GREEN DARKNESS is one of those classic novels you come back to time and again.' (Kate Mosse )
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this book some thirty odd years ago and really enjoyed it. It was also my first introduction to the author, who is a master storyteller and wonderful writer of historical fiction. Seeing this book on my shelf, I decided to read it again. Time has certainly not diminished the capacity of this well-written book to entertain the reader.
This is a tale of star-crossed lovers and reincarnation. It is a story of passion and love that transcends time and is really two stories. One takes place in the twentieth century and the other in sixteenth century Tudor England. Combining history, romance, and suspense, it will keep the reader turning the pages.
When, after a whirlwind courtship, titled Englishman, Richard Marsdon, marries Celia Taylor, a young American heiress, it seems to be a fairytale romance. It had simply been love at first sight. While living in his ancestral home with Celia, however, Richard seems to change, withdrawing from Celia emotionally. Celia finds the change almost incomprehensible, but she, too, is having her own issues with her strange sense of deja vu. All things came to a head when they throw a house party, and something happens that causes Celia to hover between life and death.
As luck would have it, present at the time is a medical doctor and master of mysticism, Dr. Akananda. He senses that Celia must relive her past in order to understand and survive her present. The book then segues into sixteenth century Tudor England, where Celia was a young and beautiful woman, working as a servant in a nobleman's home. It explores her life and the passion that was to dominate her, body and soul.
Of the two stories that emerge, the more interesting one takes place in the past, as the author vividly brings to life the religious tumult, political strife, and jockeying for position and power that characterized Tudor England. Moreover, many of the people that Celia knows in the present have their counterparts in the past, which adds another dimension to this tale of good and evil. Splendidly told, this story of star-crossed lovers will keep the reader turning the pages. Those who enjoy well-written historical fiction with a strong infusion of romance will very much like this book.
This is a tale of star-crossed lovers and reincarnation. It is a story of passion and love that transcends time and is really two stories. One takes place in the twentieth century and the other in sixteenth century Tudor England. Combining history, romance, and suspense, it will keep the reader turning the pages.
When, after a whirlwind courtship, titled Englishman, Richard Marsdon, marries Celia Taylor, a young American heiress, it seems to be a fairytale romance. It had simply been love at first sight. While living in his ancestral home with Celia, however, Richard seems to change, withdrawing from Celia emotionally. Celia finds the change almost incomprehensible, but she, too, is having her own issues with her strange sense of deja vu. All things came to a head when they throw a house party, and something happens that causes Celia to hover between life and death.
As luck would have it, present at the time is a medical doctor and master of mysticism, Dr. Akananda. He senses that Celia must relive her past in order to understand and survive her present. The book then segues into sixteenth century Tudor England, where Celia was a young and beautiful woman, working as a servant in a nobleman's home. It explores her life and the passion that was to dominate her, body and soul.
Of the two stories that emerge, the more interesting one takes place in the past, as the author vividly brings to life the religious tumult, political strife, and jockeying for position and power that characterized Tudor England. Moreover, many of the people that Celia knows in the present have their counterparts in the past, which adds another dimension to this tale of good and evil. Splendidly told, this story of star-crossed lovers will keep the reader turning the pages. Those who enjoy well-written historical fiction with a strong infusion of romance will very much like this book.
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is my all-time favourite book.
It is a compelling tale which beautifully links past and present with the ideas of reincarnation and unending love. It is based on archeological evidence and historical mysteries, and born in the atmosphere of ancient castles, monasteries and manor houses.
A truly original story that can be read over and over again, but can't ever be forgotton.
It is a compelling tale which beautifully links past and present with the ideas of reincarnation and unending love. It is based on archeological evidence and historical mysteries, and born in the atmosphere of ancient castles, monasteries and manor houses.
A truly original story that can be read over and over again, but can't ever be forgotton.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read Anya Seaton when I was 12 or 13 (about 30 years ago!) and was completely hooked. Miss Seaton's prose was good enough so that you were never brought back to earth with a jolt because of a cliché or an awkward phrase. Her characterisation was excellent and thoroughly believable. Of her many books of historical fiction, I would recommend both Katharine and Green Darkness as her best.
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Could be better
While Anya Seton's Katherine is still on the way, i started this one first.The theme sounds quite attractive, but the way the author wrote, the pace of the story is a bit... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Humbird
A Gothic cross between parapsychology and historic romance
I do believe in reincarnation or transmigration of souls, and love good historical novels, so I was happy to come across a copy of this. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gary Selikow
Absolutely Fabulous Journey Back Into Tudor Times
A parallel of past lives and time...
The story begins in present day (at time of writing) in the lives of Celia and Richard Marsdon, a couple wildly in love but having... Read more
The story begins in present day (at time of writing) in the lives of Celia and Richard Marsdon, a couple wildly in love but having... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Crux Roesia
Green darkness re-visited
I first read this book in the 1970's and on re-reading it in these more enlighted times I found that the sense of doom approaching Celia and her illicit lover still had the power... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Cassandra
A dearly loved old friend ...
Green Darkness is my very favourite Seton, and got me into trouble on first reading (years ago) as I was actually also read it at work ... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Marie
Green Darkness
I have already reviewed this purchase - I said that the dust cover on this book was in a dreadful state, it haveing some kind of food or drink spilled all over it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Pam Conrads
Historial novels
After reading these wonderful reviews just going to the checkout now i'm reading Katherine at the minute by anya seton bloody brilliant think I'm hooked on this author can anyone... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Esther Douglas
not great, but not terrible
Well it is not like Kathrin, which I really liked, been a bit disappointed really as it based on the reincarnation which is not really the genre I was after when I bought it. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Georgina Impey
Dreadful
I don't think I can do justice to how awful this book is. From the first few pages I began to doubt the positive reviews that convinced me to buy it (that and the fact that... Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Minnie Mouse
An all time favourite
Anya Seton is a master storyteller. This one is her most poignant and I first read it in the 70's and the story still haunts me still after several re-readings. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by KT
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