Pulling from a plethora of sources, which she lists at the end of her debut, Flynn skillfully weaves history into engaging dialogue while relaying a powerful story of one woman's fortitude during a time when women had less value than cows. The tide take a drastic turn, though, when Victoria gets wind of a scandalous affair and decides to make it public.Įva Flynn pens a compelling read on the rebellious life of Victoria Woodhull, a woman who was written "out of history altogether." The first book in her Rebellious Times series, Flynn's first person narrative covers Victoria's life from her meager beginnings up to the time that she leaves for England. Yet her determination earns her a nomination for President of the United States in 1872. Victoria's viewpoints are undoubtedly radical, and she often gets into arguments with Susan B. The Colonel plays key roles in her attainment of wealth and support in the suffrage movement. It's not until she meets the love of her life, Colonel James Blood, that Victoria makes a real push for women's rights. Tired of ill treatment, Victoria begins to voice her opinions about free love and divorce whenever she has an opportunity. Going from a dysfunctional household into a miserable first marriage, Victoria Claflin knows first hand what it is like to be abused. "Your future is bright, you will be well loved, and rich, and blessed beyond imagination.
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