by Gwen Bristow
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The history of California in the mid-19th century comes alive in this captivating historical novel. Garnet Cameron, a fashionable young lady of New York, is leading a neat, proper life, full of elegant parties and polite young men, yet the prospect of actually marrying any of them appalls her. Yearning for adventure, she instead marries Oliver Hale, a wild trader who is about to cross the mountains and deserts to an unheard-of land called California. During Garnet and Oliver's honeymoon in New Orleans, she meets a dance-hall performer on the lam who calls herself Florinda Grove and is also traveling to California. Along the Jubilee Trail, Garnet and Florinda meet kinds of men never known to them before, and together they make their painstaking way over the harsh trail to Los Angeles, learning how to live without compromise and discover both true friendship and true love.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Gwen Bristow's books helped me survive middle school and awkward adolescence., 2008-09-20
I just reviewed Celia Garth, which was the first novel I had read by Gwen Bristow. I found that book to be so enthralling that I quickly sought out and read everything she wrote.
I think, other than Celia Garth, this was my favorite of Bristow's books. Bristow writes clearly and descriptively and makes you feel like you are back in period of time that she is writing about. She adds historic detail to her narratives so you learn something without having it crammed down your throat. It is the intellectual equivalent of playing "dress-up" -- imagining that you are the beautiful heroine of another time.
I guess I just really liked historical fiction because it was so much more appealing to me than modern day. You didn't have to worry about the cliques at school or the awkwardness of adolescence. You were transported to another world and another time.
The book is also just good clean story with an engaging story line. Themes are simple and there isn't the moral gnashing of teeth that seems to be much more popular in more recent books (such as the Luxe series that is currently en vogue).
And, being historical fiction, it also gives you a glimpse into history so when you read it -- especially as an adolescent -- you might actually wind up learning some real history... or at least be motivated to explore it some more.
I am the mother of two boys so they will never read these books. But I'm so happy to see them released again so I can go back and revisit another time -- in American life and in my own.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 Jubilee Trail, 2008-09-07
I found Jubilee Trail interesting and have a better picture of the way life must have been for pioneers making their way to California. However, I found the depth of characters and the story to be somewhat juvenile. This book would be better suited to a young teenager who has an interest in historical fiction, not a mature adult.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Ms. Padilla was right!, 2008-05-08
We had a rather intimidating librarian at my high school, but she was also very insightful when suggesting books. I was Junior when she handed this book to me, stuck her face right in mine, and said, "This book is out of print, so if I don't get it back, YOU'RE IN BIG TROUBLE!" As she escorted me to the checkout table, she gave me a full dissertation on how wonderful the story was, and how much I'd love it. Staring at the plain blue cover with white writing on the spine, I wondered what could be so great. Curious, I took it home.
Trying to avoid my sister later that night, I stretched out across the foot of my bed, and decided to give it a chance... It had my full attention well within the first chapter, and I finished the entire 300-something page book within three days - three SCHOOL days, I might add. I absolutely devoured this book.
I returned it to Ms. Padilla gushing about it, and she had my full trust in any other suggestions she had. I have a few other favorites that were first placed in my hands by that woman, but this one stood out in my memory for a long time as honestly and truly one of the very best books I had ever read - and this is coming from a 'Gone With the Wind' fanatic, too!
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Fast forward six years, my sister calls me from a rare bookstore to ask the name of the book I'd read in high school and loved... She knew I was looking for a copy, and thoughtfully decided to stop and search for me. Lo and behold, they had a first edition. They obviously didn't know what it was worth, because it was only $8.95. A gem for that low price; what a shame.
I read it again, and was just as enraptured as I was the first time! I now tell everyone that it is my absolute favorite book in the entire world, and the few people who have read it on my suggestion have all but kissed me for it.
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I really encourage you to pick this one up... Meet Garnet, Oliver, Florinda, John, and - my favorite - Texas. They will have a place in your heart forever, just like they do mine. This is one you pass down to your children.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
I didn't want it to end!, 2008-04-08
This book was recommended to me in my favorites quite a while ago, and I finally decided to give it a try. It was so good. I never wanted to put it down, and when I was finished I wanted it to keep going. I have read "These is my words" and loved that. This is another to add to it.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Not as good as Calico Palace, 2008-03-24
Good book, but I liked Calico Palace much better. Jubilee Trail is just a little to predictable.
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