I thought early on that “The India Fan” was going to be one of Victoria Holt’s better novels, as I really enjoyed the main characters’ childhood days; however, as they grow up, I grew less engaged with the story. The narrative is slow, with little of the suspense featured in a typical Holt novel, and crucial events are largely predictable. I am a huge fan of Eleanor Hibbert who wrote as Victoria Holt, among other pen names. 30 years ago, during my teenage years, I spent many long summer days being swept away by her tales of gothic romance. I am thrilled that Amazon is releasing her books on Kindle. Having said that, The India Fan is not my favorite book by this author/5(). I honestly do not really care one tiny bit that Victoria Holt's novel The India Fan is obviously set in 19th century England and India and is thus of course also meant to display a certain and specific historical attitude and point of view (and yes indeed, the only part of The India Fan that actually did make me somewhat smile with personal if also a bit guilty Schadenfreude was when that horrid, /5.
Other Titles from Victoria Holt The India Fan: Drusilla's glamorous neighbors gift her a priceless family heirloom-a beautiful fans with a terrible curse The Shivering Sands: Caroline Verlaine's sister has gone missing and no one can tell her why. The only option is to go where Roma was last seen-an estate with a deadly history. Including elements of historical romance and romantic suspense, The India Fan is a spellbinding tale from the Queen of Gothic Romance. Fast-paced and gripping, fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Stewart, and Daphne Du Maurier will be awestruck by this Victorian gothic thriller complete with romance, murder, and mayhem. Other Titles from Victoria Holt. "A mesmerizing story of blackmail, romance, and deception."—Associated Press With Over Million Books Sold, Victoria Holt is the Queen of Gothic Romance. Blackmail. Arson. Murder. Obsession. Beautiful as its peacock feathers may be, the priceless fan hidden dee.
"There are few books as satisfying as a novel by Victoria Holt or Jean Plaidy. The India Fan is one of those epic stories that you can completely immerse yourself in and it will stay in your memory for years. Victoria Holt definitely knows how to pen a fascinating yarn, and The India Fan proves it." - Great Historicals. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for INDIA FAN By Victoria Holt - Hardcover **BRAND NEW** at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!. Victoria Holt Booklist Victoria Holt Message Board Detailed plot synopsis reviews of The India Fan Drusilla Delaney grows up in a small village in England basically ruled by the Framlings.
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