Books like Wild swan by Celeste De Blasis

The Wild Swan Trilogy opens on Britain's West Country during the Napoleonic Wars, a backdrop of smuggling and coastal intrigue. Alexandria Thaine, a resilient woman with a tormented heart, finds herself torn between two bold men while yearning for freedom and a new life. She flees to Maryland’s fertile horse country, a land steeped in the promise of wealth yet shadowed by slavery. As the American Civil War looms, Alexandria’s journey, marked by peril and desire, lays the foundation for a dynasty that will endure beyond her lifetime. Through decades of transatlantic adventure, Alexandria’s relentless pursuit of hope and belonging shapes the intertwined destinies of two families. Her indomitable spirit becomes a beacon, challenging the constraints of her era and guiding the next generation toward a future informed by courage, sacrifice, and legacy.

First publish date: 1984