With worldwide sales of over 56 million of her novels, Victoria Holt is one of the most popular romantic suspense novelists of all time. Anyone who enjoyed her novel, The Shadow of the Lynx, will be eager to devour another of her unforgettable tales. Enamored by the handsome and arrogant Charles-Auguste, a wealthy French aristocrat, 18-year-old Minella is drawn into a complicated world of danger, betrayal, and murder. Denying her own suspicion that he has murdered his wife, she struggles with her fascination for the seductive and mysterious count. Against the backdrop of the incipient French Revolution, Minella's life becomes a series of adventures that all lead to an exciting and unexpected climax. Davina Porter's passionate narration transports readers back to a time when romance was a prerequisite to sex and family. Reminiscent of Charles Dickens' Tale of Two Cities, the historic setting and the powerful heroine captivate any reader who enjoys a book that is impossible to put down.
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"I read all of Victoria Holt mystery/romance books in my 30s. Holt books are a higher caliber of romance fiction than something like Harlequins. Historically accurate. Good recreational reading with something to keep you turning pages." — Nancy (4 out of 5 stars)
"I read all of Victoria Holt mystery/romance books in my 30s. Holt books are a higher caliber of romance fiction than something like Harlequins. Historically accurate. Good recreational reading with something to keep you turning pages."
" Downloaded from audible 3/3/12. I think I liked this better when I read it the first time 20 years ago. "
" I am on a Victoria Holt reading binge. The books are starting to blur together... I don't remember if I would rather rate this three stars but compared to vintage harlequins it is a much better read. "
" Contrived story with little motivation for the heroine to choose the hero. Seemed to be written by a precocious teenager, from the use of stilted dialogue. "
" One of my favorites! A must read!! "
" I love Victoria Holt books...I grew up reading them. Historical fiction is my favorite - especially with a mystery and a little romance! "
" Ive given up again on this one, this time its definately going in the charity bag "
" I read a lot of Victoria Holt in my teens. I love the mix of suspense, romance and historical elements. "
" This book is memorable, moving, and a must-read for Victoria Holt fans. "
" This is one of Holt's better works. It is set during the French Revolution and happily gets away from the whole Lord of the Manor falls for governess formula. "
" Excellent tale of mystery and suspense! "
" Eh. I wouldn't have liked this book at all if it were not for the fact that I love Historical Fiction so much. This was set during the very beginning of the French Revolution so that was interesting. "
" A CLASSIC POOR GIRL GETS RICH PRINCE. "
" I really enjoyed this Victoria Holt book... I liked the setting and the characters! "
" Enjoyed this book, had some surprise elements. It remained gripping all the way through. Good solid Victoria Holt style. "
" Pure fluff. :) "
" My sister loaned this book to me and I wasn't sure what to expect but what I read certainly wasn't it. It was so addicting and delicious and such a fun read. I loved it. "
Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.
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