Black Swan

I read this book when I was a teenager. Probably not a good idea 40 some years ago but would be considered acceptable today I guess. How much did I love it? I named my daughter Dulcie after the main character. I guess you could say that I really loved it. It was and is a great historical romance. I bought an edition a couple of years ago and a few pages were missing. I was so disappointed so when I found this, I was so happy. I am giving it to her for Christmas.

I read this book a long time ago, and it still stays in my mind as one of the best books I have ever read. What a beautiful love story.

I first read this book when I was in my teens, and it left a lasting impression as I have remained interested in this style of writing ever since. Day Taylor's writing style really makes you connect with the characters and leaves you unwilling to put the book down for even a second. Adam Tremain is a man who could make any woman swoon and his incredible story from adolescense in the pre-war south to his privateering adventures as a man to be reckoned with leave you wanting more from this writer. I regret to say that I have lost my copy of this book over the years, but consider it to be one of the best books I have ever read, and reread.

I read this book for the first time in Jr. High. I knew immediately if ever blessed with a son, his name would be Adam after the hero in the book. Blessed with three sons, my oldest is indeed Adam, named after Adam Tremain in The Black Swan. I have read and re-read it ever since and am now in my thirties. I always suggest it to anyone who ever asks, "Know of any good books?" It is timeless and the best I have ever read of any genre.

I wish I could give this book more stars. Gone With the Wind was always the standard that I measured every story in this genre up to, and The Black Swan certaininly measured up to my very high standard. I read this book for the first time about eleven years ago, and since that time have read it many times over. this is a compliment to the author since I rarely, if ever, read a book more than once (with the exception of Gone With the Wind). My copy was so worn and well-read that I foolishly tossed it out! I did not realize I couldn't just go out and replace it! I think this book should be re-printed. Now, this book is back in my possession,thanks to sellers of used books online. I will never be so silly as to toss it out again! I can recommend this book to anyone who loves civil war love stories, or any historical fiction about the south. If you can locate a copy, never let it go!. It is quite an adventure story of a young girl with a strong will and honest convictions. Although the daughter of a prosperous slave-breeder, she falls in love with a man determined to risk his life in order to lead slaves to freedom. Day Taylor is an incredible author who describes the deep south in intricate detail. It is a classic story of love encountered, lost, found, lost again. This story moves from New Orleans to the Caribbean forests, including some exciting encounters in New York and terrific historic detail of Nassu's port. Plus, it has a riveting ending that will make it impossible to put this book down even for a second. If you are like me and love historic fiction, please read this book. Also read the sequel Moss Rose. I really wish Day Taylor's novels were still in print. Everything she writes is good!

I loved this book. I have read it at least 20 times. And every time I read it is as good as the first time I read it. It has to be the best book that was ever written based on civil war times. But it could never be considered boring because it is focused on so many of the real issues of that time.