Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and its impact on British politics, this action-driven novel shows once again that Celia Rees is one of our very best writers for teenage readers. Wild and beautiful, spoilt and wilful, Sovay finds that her cosseted upbringing in rural England has not prepared her for life as a highway robber, for defending the honour of her family or for trying to save herself from corruption and evil. As Sovay becomes more and more embroiled in adventures she could never have imagined, a story of dark intrigue, thwarted passions and sinister intentions is revealed to her. Will she be able to survive, and if she does so, at what cost?
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'Rees's speciality is depicting strong, captivating heroines in a historical setting saturated with adventure, romance and emotional intelligence ... Sovay is a gorgeous, breathless, headlong romp of a read' The Times 'Meticulously researched and completely absorbing with a wonderfully feisty heroine, this is highly recommended for teenage readers' The Independent 'There's plenty of action, political intrigue and historical detail. Yet it is the romance, thwarted passions, sinister intentions and of course the heroine herself, that make it spot-on for teenage girls' Bookseller 'Celia Rees cleverly combines historical detail with a riveting plot ... This is a rollicking and romantic adventure with a charismatic, tough female lead. It's smart and pacy by turns and topped off with a nice gothic twist' Waterstone's Books Quarterly
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Celia Rees is one of Britain's foremost writers for teenagers and her titles for Bloomsbury have enjoyed huge success. Witch Child has been adopted by educational boards up and down the country and is required reading in secondary schools in the UK, with life sales of over 180,000, and has been translated into 25 languages. Celia has a degree in history, a strong interest in which is evident in her brilliantly researched books. Sorceress, Pirates! and Sovay have all met similar critical acclaim and are loved for their strong characters and skilfully plotted adventures. Celia Rees lives in Leamington Spa, with her husband.
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By accalia
Format:Hardcover
When I read the blurb of this book I have to admit it really hooked me. What can be more interesting than a girl bent on revenge becoming a highwayman? Well there is much more to this story than is immediately apparent. Set during the french revolution Sovay is a story about a young girl surrounded by intrigue and adventure.
Sovay is a strong willed beautiful girl whose fiancee has had an affair. Instead of breaking down and crying she decides to devise a test for her fiancee to discover whether he is worthy of her or not. Donning a disguise, the apparel of a highwayman, she "tests" her fiancee. After this brilliant and clever opening Sovay continues to dress as a highwayman for excitement and also necessity, as intrigue and plots against the crown come to light. Through all this Sovay becomes a woman and finds true love.
This kind of reminded me of a tale of two cities, but mostly because of the background of the french revolution, and movement between England and France. On another note I found it a little strange that there was no moral commentary to Sovay's attempts to kill, despite this I think this is an interesting novel and should be categorised as young adult. If you like strong female characters, historical settings, and Celia Rees this something for you.
Sovay is a strong willed beautiful girl whose fiancee has had an affair. Instead of breaking down and crying she decides to devise a test for her fiancee to discover whether he is worthy of her or not. Donning a disguise, the apparel of a highwayman, she "tests" her fiancee. After this brilliant and clever opening Sovay continues to dress as a highwayman for excitement and also necessity, as intrigue and plots against the crown come to light. Through all this Sovay becomes a woman and finds true love.
This kind of reminded me of a tale of two cities, but mostly because of the background of the french revolution, and movement between England and France. On another note I found it a little strange that there was no moral commentary to Sovay's attempts to kill, despite this I think this is an interesting novel and should be categorised as young adult. If you like strong female characters, historical settings, and Celia Rees this something for you.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Ismelda
Format:Hardcover
My son read Witch Child at school, so I read it too, along with Sorceress. We were lucky enough to have Celia Rees visit when Sovay was published, and listen to some of the background to this compelling story. The characters were well drawn and it was refreshing to see such a feisty female lead - apparently not so unusual for the period in which this was set. There were echoes of A Tale of Two Cities, but the story worked well set in both England and France, giving it a different perspective. It had good pace, and was in parts hard to put down. My only disappointment was the very end: I think it would have been better if the reader had been left wondering. Overall, I would definitely recommend this - we also read Gardner's The Red Necklace, which pales in comparison.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's lovely to read about a girl who doesn't just wait for the men to do the action but gets out there, pistol at the ready. But this swashbuckling novel - I think that's the right word for it - as well as being a thrilling, satisfying read, also opens the door onto a little-known part of British history - this might have been the 'land of the free' but habeas corpus was suspended, the prisons filled up with people arrested purely on suspicion who stayed there for years, all because of a government in panic about the Revolution happening across the Channel in France. Uncomfortable modern-day parallels spring to mind at once. In this dangerous atmosphere Sovay and her friends have a job to remain alive and at liberty. The novel takes you into the last days of revolutionary Paris - wonderfully atmospheric - and Sovay plays opposite a bunch of hugely attractive heroes. Compulsive.
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Brilliant
Hugely enjoyable - strong female lead and lots of action, with highway robbery, the French Revolution, the Terror, and a great depiction of France and England in the 18th century. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Yewtree
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Savoy
Brilliant as always with one of Celia Rees books I am never disappointed just sad that I have read them all no
Published 4 months ago by sb
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dull........
I love historical romance fiction, so I thought I would love Sovay. However, I was disappointed, as what started of as a great plotline gradually went downhill. Read more
Published 9 months ago by BlueHippo
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Sovay
This is the first of Celia Rees books I have read, and thought it brilliant.
Sovay, a rich and beautiful girl, who ought to be sitting for a painting or drinking tea in... Read more
Sovay, a rich and beautiful girl, who ought to be sitting for a painting or drinking tea in... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jie-Jie
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant story, a very good read
This was a great book! I used it to revise for my French Revolution exam whilst having a bit of fun and geerally just really enjoying the writing of Celia rees, it's historically... Read more
Published on 17 May 2011 by Niki_gir
4.0 out of 5 stars
best from celia reese
I loved reading this book.
I got this book from the library and thought I would read it because of how the blurb catched my eye. Read more
I got this book from the library and thought I would read it because of how the blurb catched my eye. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2010 by maleeha
2.0 out of 5 stars
Uninteresting style
This book sat on my bookshelf for ages before I finally picked it up to read it. I had got the recommendation on a radio show and thought it was worth trying. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2010 by Janie U
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite as good as "Pirates"...
When I found this book I instantly wanted to read it.
I really enjoyed Celia Rees' Pirates and hoped that this book would "Stand and Deliver! Read more
I really enjoyed Celia Rees' Pirates and hoped that this book would "Stand and Deliver! Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by S. kingsnorth
1.0 out of 5 stars
What WAS this??
I almost couldn't finish this. I was very disappointed. I left it in my hotel.
The writing style is odd. Read more
The writing style is odd. Read more
Published on 28 July 2009 by emma_rose
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stand and deliver - we've struck gold!
Celia Rees at her best! Loved it. Brilliant book. I'd been looking forward to this for a long time, and Sovay did not disappoint. Read more
Published on 2 May 2009 by Liz Kessler
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