Would You Blame Me? Book

This is a lovely, leisurely read with a sly sense of humor and well-drawn characters. It chronicles the lives of twin brothers born in Virginia before the revolutionary war to an aristocratic British family as they participate in colonial and homeland society, fight in historical battles, and make their way through the political drama of the day. The historical setting is vibrantly lifelike, and Thackeray introduces figures such as General George Washington and King George III seamlessly into the story.

This is not the book to read if you are looking for a lot of drama and tension. But if you want interesting characters and a story well-told at an unhurried pace, this is exactly right.