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Anya Seton

The Turquoise Hardcover – January 1, 1946

by Anya Seton (Author)

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Here is the dynamic story of an appealing woman's struggle to find her destiny. When Santa Fe Cameron was but a child she was given a turquiose, the Indian "sky-stone," to serve as a token of her rare and precious gift of second sight -- and in the opulent New York of the Seventies she finds her fortune.

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People's Book Club, 1946 book club ed.
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January 1, 1946
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000GLFWBU
Publisher ‏ : ‎ People's Book Club, 1946 book club ed.; Reprint Edition (January 1, 1946)
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 377 pages
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds

Best Sellers Rank: #5,702,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Anya Seton

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Anya Seton (January 23, 1904 – November 8, 1990) was the pen name of Ann Seton Chase, an American author of historical romances, or as she preferred they be called, "biographical novels".

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Padrina

Deep Read

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2021

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For some reason, I've never before read any of Anya Seton's historical novels. But I picked up her book, THE TURQUOISE, on sale in Kindle format on a few months ago, simply because much of the story takes place here in New Mexico, in Santa Fe, to be exact.

Oh, my goodness--what a pleasure her writing style is! This particular story has deep insight into human nature, both at its best and worst.

This particular book of Ms. Seton's is no longer on sale, but I do strongly recommend your finding a hard copy, if possible, and reading it with a discerning eye. As for me, I'll be looking for more of her books to read!

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Elizabeth L. Thompson

Same Plot Line

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018

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I couldn't finish this. I loved the first book I read of hers and am regretting jumping right into this one. The plot line is essentially the same: heroine with bright future, veers off path, becomes an unlikable character, hits bottom and has an epiphany, and redemption finale. It made me actually revisit my view of the first book I read.

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Michele

A poignant, beautifully-written story

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2009

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I first read The Turquoise several years ago, and just read it again. Luckily I didn't remember much about it from the first time around (except the vague notion that it was a really good story), so I was able to enjoy it anew.

The story traces the life of Santa Fe Cameron Dillon Tower and, unlike many of Anya Seton's works, none of the main characters were actual people --except perhaps, as she explains in her forward, Santa Fe herself. The story is wonderfully crafted, full, rich with detail, and showcases Seton's wonderful imagination and ability to build an entire life story around a little scrap of legend she once heard. The first part of the book is beautiful, as Seton paints such a vivid picture of the old city of Santa Fe and the western trails during the mid-19th century. Her writing is nearly flawless; there were many times when I stopped and re-read a passage slowly in order to capture each word and savor Seton's talent for painting a full picture with so few brushstrokes.

If you like lighthearted stories or those with happy endings, then you probably won't like this book. Again and again the reader watches Fey make bad, even devastating, choices, overriding the advise of those who love her and even her own sharp conscience. Although in the end she does eventually face the truth and find redemption, even then it is less than a full healing. She -- and the reader -- fully understands what her life COULD have been, but she bravely shuts the door on that opportunity forever, and does all she can to make amends to those she has damaged, living out the rest of her life with the consequences of her selfish and short-sighted choices.

The only flaw I could find in the book were some aspects of Simeon Tower's personality and behavior. I found it hard to believe that Fey could have won him over so easily. And I found it even harder to believe that such a man, even one as troubled and insecure as Simeon obviously was, would so blatantly and plainly - almost like a child -- express his desire to become part of the "in-crowd". However, I don't feel that this took away from the overall story, and so I am still giving the book a "5".

If you like bittersweet stories that are full and well-written but that don't always end with people living happily ever after, then you will love this book. It is too bad that it has been largely overlooked in the shadow of Green Darkness and Katherine.

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Lover of historical fiction

Excellent moral message

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2014

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This is my most favorite of the 7 Anya Seton novels I have thus far read. I should tell you that I'm not entirely objective since I grew up 30 miles from where the story begins and ends. I don't want to spoil the plot for you, but let me say that Seton does an excellent job of including a moral in her story. The characters "buy in" to the lifestyle they hope for at all costs, and cost them it does. I think this would be an excellent book for high school readers, probably not at a Christian school, but I would think o.k. for a public school.

I am aghast that our public library has none of Seton's novels. Also, her historically accurate fiction (not just this book, but all) would also make for great movies or miniseries. Since they were bestsellers when new, it escapes me why they aren't given more respect. (I plan to ask my library to consider purchasing her books.)

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Virginia E. Streeter

Excellent read.

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020

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So, I'm working my way through Anya Seton novels and ordered this one. While it took awhile to get into, I kept at it. Toward the end, I didn't like the heroine but as things developed, the turn at the end had me mesmerized. The ending was so poignant, sad and compelling, I still think about it days later. Stick with it, it's well worth it.

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Floridagirl627

Not Anya Seton's best

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013

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This is not one of her better efforts. The characters are shallow and the situations are contrived. The heroine often behaves in ways that are self-serving, but the author tries to find ways to make sure there are redeeming social values attached to whatever is done. The premise is quite good, but the initial theme - that one's "talent" is damaged when used for profit or gain - gets lost along the way. The book was written in 1946, and is reflective of the culture and social mores of the time, but far cry from "Katherine" and "The Winthrop Woman" which are among my all-time favorite books.

Like all the "rediscovered classics" on Kindle, very poorly edited by the publisher. I don't understand why a great effort is not made to edit the mistakes made in the digitizing process.

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Dee Sterling

Very enjoyable read

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2009

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I really enjoyed this book. It captured my attention from the very first page. I found myself crying towards the end of the book because it really touched my heart. After I finished the book, I loaned it to a friend and she said the same thing--it caught her interest from the very first page and she also was having a hard time putting it down. I thought the characters were presented very realistically and developed well enough to evoke emotions from the reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and plan to keep it and read it again.

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E. Todd

One of My Favorite Books

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018

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I read this book many years ago and it still holds up today. It's about a Scottish Spanish girl who has to find her way in the world when she becomes orphaned

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SandraPlitt

I fully recommend this by Anya Seton

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2014

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This was a story I read many moons ago, and it was as fresh today as it was then, and to see Santa Fe Cameron come to "life" was heaven, in a word. And with the advent of the Kindle I can choose books I read years ago and get them again.. I fully recommend this by Anya Seton.. Learn about the Turquoise and how it runs through Santa Fe`s life and loves and meet all the fascinating characters who make her the person, she is and who she eventually becomes.. Read on...

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betty louise

Enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2021

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Read this a few months ago. Enjoyed story and plot and historical background.

janet parr

Read all her titles...Anya Seton must not be forgotten.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2021

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