Items related to Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)
In a novel that begins with accidental death and ends with deliberate murder, Mary Lee Settle tells the story of an eclectic collection of American and European expatriates who take refuge in an ancient Turkish city and, once there, wreak havoc on the Aegean paradise. At first the characters, who range from a former accountant to a petulant heiress, appear to have little in common, but as the novel progresses their motives and desires cross and blend in an eerie, sometimes comic geometry of misunderstanding. In this award-winning work of fiction, Settle reveals new life springing forth out of death and change, and blood as the only tie that endures.
With her trademark versatility, Settle conveys the restlessness and ennui of the foreigners as successfully as the humanity of the native Turks. To both humorous and pitiable examples of culture clash she adds vivid scenes of archaeological digs, underwater diving, and a children's festival. Further, Settle's description of Timur, a fugitive who is lost in a cave, remains as terrifying as anything since Mark Twain placed Tom Sawyer in the same predicament.
With her trademark versatility, Settle conveys the restlessness and ennui of the foreigners as successfully as the humanity of the native Turks. To both humorous and pitiable examples of culture clash she adds vivid scenes of archaeological digs, underwater diving, and a children's festival. Further, Settle's description of Timur, a fugitive who is lost in a cave, remains as terrifying as anything since Mark Twain placed Tom Sawyer in the same predicament.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Library Journal:
These titles represent Settle's work from the 1950s to the 1980s. The novels cover a wide range of subjects but are mostly concerned with the heroine's "search for love, faith, and a sense of belonging" (LJ 9/1/86).
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherUniversity of South Carolina Press
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 1570030979
- ISBN 13 9781570030970
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages386
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 20.41
Shipping:
US$ 3.00
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new1570030979
Buy New
US$ 20.41
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 1.1. Seller Inventory # bk1570030979xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
US$ 24.70
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. 1978 National Book Award for Fiction "Settle has done a remarkable job of capturing a culture that is, in a sense, the most important character in her book."-New York TimesIn a novel that begins with accidental death and ends with deliberate murder, an ecclectic collection of American and European expatriates take refuge in an ancient Turkish city and wreak havoc on the Aegean paradise. At first the characters, who range from a former accountant to a petulant heiress, appear to have little in common, but as the novel progresses their motives and desires cross and blend in an eerie, sometimes comic geometry of misunderstanding. In this award-winning work of fiction, Mary Lee Settle reveals new life springing forth from death and change while establishing blood as the only tie that endures. Seller Inventory # DADAX1570030979
Buy New
US$ 24.82
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1570030979
Buy New
US$ 21.56
Convert currency
Seller Image
Blood Tie (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
University of South Carolina Press 10/1/1995
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Paperback or Softback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Blood Tie 1.19. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781570030970
Buy New
US$ 26.43
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon1570030979
Buy New
US$ 23.86
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2811580061374
Buy New
US$ 24.23
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard1570030979
Buy New
US$ 26.58
Convert currency
Seller Image
Blood Tie
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Softcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 533476-n
Buy New
US$ 27.76
Convert currency
Seller Image
Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection) by Settle, Mary Lee [Paperback ]
Published by
University of South Carolina Press
(1995)
ISBN 10: 1570030979
ISBN 13: 9781570030970
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 9781570030970
Buy New
US$ 30.48
Convert currency