Best-selling author Victoria Holt spins breath-taking tales glimmering with danger and romance. In this entrancing novel, set in late 1800s Europe, a beautiful English schoolgirl participates in an ancient celebration, only to discover she no longer knows the difference between truth and myth. As shadows lengthen, 17-year-old Helena Trant and her classmates must finish their picnic in the Black Forest. Tonight young men will be out to honor Loke, the god of mischief, with drinking and pranks-no woman will be safe. As Helena walks through the misty woods, she loses her friends, but her fear turns to joy when a broad-shouldered man on a horse rescues her. The bewitching time she spends dining and dancing with him seems a thrilling dream-until that fateful night alters her life forever-blurring the borders between reality and dreams. One of the world's most popular authors, Victoria Holt skillfully weaves intrigue, suspense, and rapture into impetuous Helena's exploits. Virginia Leishman's spellbinding narration will leave you alternately holding your breath with anticipation or sighing with bliss.
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"It has been a VERY long time since I've read any Victoria Holt books, but I remember that I loved getting them from the library and this one was no exception. She has a formula that works for a quick light read and I have yet to be disappointed by it. Don't expect to have your mind blown or challenged, but great read for by the pool or on the beach."
— Kimberly (4 out of 5 stars)
" I read this book yrs ago and loved it and to have the chance of having it on recorded books was ace. I wish a lot more Victoria Holt books became available on recorded books "
— Michele, 3/20/2019" I love the Author - Victoria Holt, its a wonderful story. "
— michele, 8/8/2018" Victoria Holt wrote these cheesy historical romances. I don't read romance novels now but I did when I was younger and I loved all of hers. Just because they always take you a different time and place.. A good escape from reality... "
— Susan, 2/20/2014" My most favorite from Victoria Holt. Absolutely wonderful read! and I read it when I was in junior high and still remember it! "
— Amy, 2/20/2014" A "fairytale" gone way, way wrong, this book kept me guessing til the end. There were a few things I figured out along the way, but I wasn't sure how it would all work out. I liked it and would definitely read more Victoria Holt novels. Thanks for the recommendations! "
— Erin, 2/17/2014" The perfect romance book for a shy demure Iowa girl. "
— Thea, 2/6/2014" Have read this before many years ago. It was still great reading it again and I will always count Victoria Holt as one of my favorite authors. She was a gifted storyteller and I'm glad to have a copy of this for my library collection. "
— Stacie, 1/28/2014" What happens when you try to write a fairytale for adults? The word 'drivel' comes to mind. "
— Nicola, 1/17/2014Virginia Leishman successfully revived The Railway Children and other titles by E. Nesbit. She parses phrases carefully for nuance, and flavors dialogue with personality and spontaneity, as exemplified in her rendition of A. S. Byatt’s Possession. She has earned three AudioFile Earphones Awards.