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Sovay (Hardcover)

by Celia Rees (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (2 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747592004
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747592006
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.6 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 50,907 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A gorgeous, breathtaking, headlong romp of a read' The Times

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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 life in rural England has not prepared her for life as a highway robber, for defending the honor of her family or for trying to save herself from corruption and evil. As Sovay becomes more and more embroiled in adventures she could scarcely 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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4.0 out of 5 stars an interesting read, 24 May 2008
By accalia (Devon, UK) - See all my reviews
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping read with great historical detail, 9 Aug 2008
By Ismelda (Herts, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly executed, hugely enjoyable, vivid and exciting. , 4 Aug 2008
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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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 2 months ago by Sailor Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid stuff
Celia Rees is always pushing hard at the boundaries of teenage fiction. In Sovay she introduces her readers to a fascinating period of British history. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Fair Play

1.0 out of 5 stars overated...no match for 'Pirates!'
I love an action seeking heroine as much as the next teenager, but i found the plot highly erratic and confusing, to the point i started laughing aloud at its absurdness. Read more
Published 7 months ago by lopsided3

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
It's England, 1783. America has recently won independence and a revolution is going on in France. Anyone and everyone in England is suspect for treason, and spies are everywhere... Read more
Published 10 months ago by TeensReadToo

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
This may be the best book by Rees yet. Beautifully written, with real, believable characters, it's a gripping Gothic thriller. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Wench

5.0 out of 5 stars Sovay
I am 14 and I noticed this book on a display, I read the blurb and I thought I would give it a try, this is a book that you cannot put down! Read more
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