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The Road to Paradise Island
In the late nineteenth century, Annalice Mallory discovers a journal written one hundred years earlier by her namesake and enters a past of illicit love, treasure hidden on an Australian island, and murder
368 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1985
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Victoria Holt
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Eleanor Alice Burford, Mrs. George Percival Hibbert was a British author of about 200 historical novels, most of them under the pen name Jean Plaidy which had sold 14 million copies by the time of her death. She chose to use various names because of the differences in subject matter between her books; the best-known, apart from Plaidy, are Victoria Holt (56 million) and Philippa Carr (3 million). Lesser known were the novels Hibbert published under her maiden name Eleanor Burford, or the pseudonyms of Elbur Ford, Kathleen Kellow and Ellalice Tate. Many of her readers under one penname never suspected her other identities.
-Wikipedia
Eleanor Alice Burford, Mrs. George Percival Hibbert was a British author of about 200 historical novels, most of them under the pen name Jean Plaidy which had sold 14 million copies by the time of her death. She chose to use various names because of the differences in subject matter between her books; the best-known, apart from Plaidy, are Victoria Holt (56 million) and Philippa Carr (3 million). Lesser known were the novels Hibbert published under her maiden name Eleanor Burford, or the pseudonyms of Elbur Ford, Kathleen Kellow and Ellalice Tate. Many of her readers under one penname never suspected her other identities.
-Wikipedia
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July 22, 2016
I hate to say it, but I'm not as enthusiastic about The Road to Paradise Island as I was The Demon Lover. Maybe that’s because they are kind of similar. I usually try to space my VH books out to only once a year so I won’t start comparing. But this was a group read so I jumped right in.
Anyway, this book starts out well. I was drawn into the mystery of Ann Alice, and I found her diary suspenseful, especially since it appeared that she met a grim fate. One of my problems though, is right after this mystery is introduced, the detective, Annalice, seems to quit searching. All clues came to a screeching halt. It’d be like Hercule Poirot saying, “Yes Hastings, I haven’t solved a damn thing, but I’m going to go do something completely different for a while.” I was very frustrated, and what’s worse, this happens for two hundred pages. Grrrr
I’m not a mystery fan to begin with. I’m very impatient. So to put the mystery on hold like that drove me bonkers, and it made me feel like everything else in between was gratuitous.
That’s not to say the filler wasn’t entertaining. Yes Milton was charming and his romance with Annalice was fun. And yes, I rather enjoyed the WTF chapter with the lecherous, alcoholic bridegroom. LOL
But always in the back of my mind was the thought, when are we going to get back to the mystery? And then when we did get back to it, at the very end, it felt rushed. Consequently I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I have other VH novels.
On a side note, I have to say the social strata of the islands made me cringe. All the sugar cane plantation owners are white and European, while all the islanders are workers. I’m sure Victoria Holt was just writing the way things were, but that kind of stuff always bothers me. Don’t give me that crap that the plantation was a big blessing to the island. I’m sure the natives were plenty happy on their island with an abundance of fish and fruit, before entrepreneurs came in and bulldozed their way in.
On a whole though, The Road to Paradise Island has some nice surprises and as always, I think VH writes well. I’m giving three stars.
This was a buddy read with with Hannah, Misfit, Jeannette, and Julzo4,
Anyway, this book starts out well. I was drawn into the mystery of Ann Alice, and I found her diary suspenseful, especially since it appeared that she met a grim fate. One of my problems though, is right after this mystery is introduced, the detective, Annalice, seems to quit searching. All clues came to a screeching halt. It’d be like Hercule Poirot saying, “Yes Hastings, I haven’t solved a damn thing, but I’m going to go do something completely different for a while.” I was very frustrated, and what’s worse, this happens for two hundred pages. Grrrr
I’m not a mystery fan to begin with. I’m very impatient. So to put the mystery on hold like that drove me bonkers, and it made me feel like everything else in between was gratuitous.
That’s not to say the filler wasn’t entertaining. Yes Milton was charming and his romance with Annalice was fun. And yes, I rather enjoyed the WTF chapter with the lecherous, alcoholic bridegroom. LOL
But always in the back of my mind was the thought, when are we going to get back to the mystery? And then when we did get back to it, at the very end, it felt rushed. Consequently I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I have other VH novels.
On a side note, I have to say the social strata of the islands made me cringe. All the sugar cane plantation owners are white and European, while all the islanders are workers. I’m sure Victoria Holt was just writing the way things were, but that kind of stuff always bothers me. Don’t give me that crap that the plantation was a big blessing to the island. I’m sure the natives were plenty happy on their island with an abundance of fish and fruit, before entrepreneurs came in and bulldozed their way in.
On a whole though, The Road to Paradise Island has some nice surprises and as always, I think VH writes well. I’m giving three stars.
This was a buddy read with with Hannah, Misfit, Jeannette, and Julzo4,
January 20, 2013
Rating Clarification: 2.5 Stars
Another recent read of a Victoria Holt novel after a long hiatus (the first being Mistress of Mellyn back in February, 2012), and the rating verdict is the same: 2.5 stars. Why is it I have such fond memories of this author and her books, and yet the most recent ones I've read have been so...underwhelming? Certainly Holt is a talented writer, especially when she writes under her Jean Plaidy nom de plume (I love her Queens of Henry VIII series). But as Victoria Holt, I think I've grown away from the special brand of magic she used to exert on my younger reading self.
Don't get me wrong, The Road to Paradise Island had alot going for it; a spirited heroine, a suspenseful mystery (at least in the beginning), a plethora of potential heros (who would either win our girl, or murder her...) and an exotic setting. Unfortunately, after a good start, the story (for me) took the train to Melodrama-Land, took an extended tour around Meander-All-Over-the-Place-Land and finally derailed with a full stop at Wait-What?-Abrupt-Ending-Land. However, to its credit, the story kept me turning the pages until the very end, and what things I did like, I enjoyed very much.
Thanks to Willowfaerie, Misfit, Julzo4 and Jeannette for the buddy read.
Another recent read of a Victoria Holt novel after a long hiatus (the first being Mistress of Mellyn back in February, 2012), and the rating verdict is the same: 2.5 stars. Why is it I have such fond memories of this author and her books, and yet the most recent ones I've read have been so...underwhelming? Certainly Holt is a talented writer, especially when she writes under her Jean Plaidy nom de plume (I love her Queens of Henry VIII series). But as Victoria Holt, I think I've grown away from the special brand of magic she used to exert on my younger reading self.
Don't get me wrong, The Road to Paradise Island had alot going for it; a spirited heroine, a suspenseful mystery (at least in the beginning), a plethora of potential heros (who would either win our girl, or murder her...) and an exotic setting. Unfortunately, after a good start, the story (for me) took the train to Melodrama-Land, took an extended tour around Meander-All-Over-the-Place-Land and finally derailed with a full stop at Wait-What?-Abrupt-Ending-Land. However, to its credit, the story kept me turning the pages until the very end, and what things I did like, I enjoyed very much.
Thanks to Willowfaerie, Misfit, Julzo4 and Jeannette for the buddy read.
May 14, 2017
This is my third VH and I'm still not disappointed. This book was published in 1985 before it was trendy to use dual times lines yet she incorporates two different time periods in a pleasing way. She does not switch back and forth shattering the momentum, like some do. Instead she uses an ancestral dairy to take us back into the past all in one go. And of course there are parallels between the two stories.
Holt's books are just fun. They have atmosphere, mystery (nail biting at times), twisty turns, light romance and a spunky, intelligent, independent female lead. There were some funny conversations as well. This one even takes us to exotic venues. The fun includes map making, a secret room, nautical adventure, cane plantations and a disappearing island.
The cover of this edition is misleading - just ignore the ill fitting garments. Tho there are some disturbing events behind closed doors.
She is proving to be one of those authors I can turn to without fear of being disappointed. 3.75
Holt's books are just fun. They have atmosphere, mystery (nail biting at times), twisty turns, light romance and a spunky, intelligent, independent female lead. There were some funny conversations as well. This one even takes us to exotic venues. The fun includes map making, a secret room, nautical adventure, cane plantations and a disappearing island.
The cover of this edition is misleading - just ignore the ill fitting garments. Tho there are some disturbing events behind closed doors.
She is proving to be one of those authors I can turn to without fear of being disappointed. 3.75
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January 13, 2013January 2013 Buddy Read with Hannah, Willowfaerie, Julzo4 and Jeannette. Plus a nod to my #1 buddy reading pal for hanging out with me on the last few chapters:
But I used to wonder about that spot in the corridor. I would go up there after dark and I was sure I felt a sensation-a little frission...something.
A hidden room. A journal. A mysterious death. A map to an uncharted island the South Pacific with gold ripe for the picking. Annalice Mallory finds the clues, and her brother goes off in search for the island, never to be heard from again, and then Annalice must follow and find out what happened to her brother.
This book started out with a bang with the hidden room and the journal, but things really bogged down in the middle when it took too long for Annalice and troops to get to where they needed to be to solve the puzzle. I enjoyed the twists at the end, but like others have mentioned it came on a bit rushed. Like the author finally realized she was dragging things out, hit the required page count and needed to wrap up and wind it down. A pleasant book for a rainy afternoon, but not Holt's best.
But I used to wonder about that spot in the corridor. I would go up there after dark and I was sure I felt a sensation-a little frission...something.
A hidden room. A journal. A mysterious death. A map to an uncharted island the South Pacific with gold ripe for the picking. Annalice Mallory finds the clues, and her brother goes off in search for the island, never to be heard from again, and then Annalice must follow and find out what happened to her brother.
This book started out with a bang with the hidden room and the journal, but things really bogged down in the middle when it took too long for Annalice and troops to get to where they needed to be to solve the puzzle. I enjoyed the twists at the end, but like others have mentioned it came on a bit rushed. Like the author finally realized she was dragging things out, hit the required page count and needed to wrap up and wind it down. A pleasant book for a rainy afternoon, but not Holt's best.
January 12, 2013
Between 4 and 4.5 stars. I'll dwell on it.
I just finished and I'm sitting here with mixed feelings. Part of me is tremendously satisfied, but I'm also left feeling melancholy. First and foremost, this was a very enjoyable story. It's about a girl who finds the grave and diary of an ancestor of her's and all the events that happen as a result.
Some scenes were quite shocking (I luuuuv shocking) and so sad at other times. The fun of this book is about what you don't know. If I wasn't left guessing and wanting more, I don't think I would've enjoyed it as much (well, duh! ;D)
With that in mind, I'm leaving my review pretty much right here spoiler free so you can't even be tempted, because it's a worthwhile read in true Victoria Holt fashion.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2019
Mystery, Love and the South Seas!
Annalice Mallory, the sheltered daughter of a family of Victorian mapmakers, discovers a hundred-year-old diary of her long-dead ancestor that includes a map of a mysterious far-off island that supposedly is home to an idyllic civilization and where gold is in abundance. Philip, Annalice's brother, is intrigued by the idea and sets sail for the island. But when two years pass and he doesn't return, Annalice sets out to find him in a journey that leads her through exciting outposts including Australia and the tropical islands of the South Seas, where she encounters heart-stopping peril and the promise of love.
The first part of the story tells of Annalice’s ancestor who was believed to have been murdered by a sinister man who wanted her inheritance and was willing to kill for it. But along with the story comes a well-drawn map of a mysterious island. Annalice feels drawn to her ancestor and wrapped up in the mystery of the island. So, she leaves behind her unofficial fiancé to sail to the South Seas in search of her brother and the island. In the process, she encounters Milton, who owns a plantation on an island he controls. Milton cares nothing about Annalice’s fiancé as he wants her for his own.
The characters are interesting and richly drawn, the story intriguing and, as with all of Victoria Holt’s books, there is a mystery. It’s in the first person and we are only in Annalice’s head but that didn’t bother me. I was lost in the adventure of it all.
I do recommend this to all Holt fans, of which I am one.
Annalice Mallory, the sheltered daughter of a family of Victorian mapmakers, discovers a hundred-year-old diary of her long-dead ancestor that includes a map of a mysterious far-off island that supposedly is home to an idyllic civilization and where gold is in abundance. Philip, Annalice's brother, is intrigued by the idea and sets sail for the island. But when two years pass and he doesn't return, Annalice sets out to find him in a journey that leads her through exciting outposts including Australia and the tropical islands of the South Seas, where she encounters heart-stopping peril and the promise of love.
The first part of the story tells of Annalice’s ancestor who was believed to have been murdered by a sinister man who wanted her inheritance and was willing to kill for it. But along with the story comes a well-drawn map of a mysterious island. Annalice feels drawn to her ancestor and wrapped up in the mystery of the island. So, she leaves behind her unofficial fiancé to sail to the South Seas in search of her brother and the island. In the process, she encounters Milton, who owns a plantation on an island he controls. Milton cares nothing about Annalice’s fiancé as he wants her for his own.
The characters are interesting and richly drawn, the story intriguing and, as with all of Victoria Holt’s books, there is a mystery. It’s in the first person and we are only in Annalice’s head but that didn’t bother me. I was lost in the adventure of it all.
I do recommend this to all Holt fans, of which I am one.
September 17, 2023
"La isla del paraíso" Victoria Holt
Annalice es una joven que pertenece a una familia de cartografos en Inglaterra muy reconocidos. Pronto su curiosidad la lleva a descubrir una tumba con el nombre de un antepasado suyo: Ann Alice, que falleció 100 años atrás a su misma edad. Esta mujer misteriosa que murió muy joven le causa mucha inquietud a Annalice, un día de tormenta ésta afecta su casa causando estragos y al querer reparar cierta área se dan cuenta que existe un cuarto que fue clausurado. Pronto Annalice encuentra el diario de su misteriosa antepasado y lo lee todo en una noche. También entre esas pertenencias Annalice encuentra un mapa de una isla llamada Del Paraíso. Así con toda esa información se hace un paralelismo entre la historia de su antepasado y ella misma, las experiencias que está por vivir Annalice nunca las pudo imaginar porque uno no podría imaginar que su vida corre peligro.
De ritmo trepidante la historia en todo momento me mantuvo al filo de la siguiente página y les puedo asegurar que hasta las últimas páginas se mantendrán así.
64/2023
5⭐️
Annalice es una joven que pertenece a una familia de cartografos en Inglaterra muy reconocidos. Pronto su curiosidad la lleva a descubrir una tumba con el nombre de un antepasado suyo: Ann Alice, que falleció 100 años atrás a su misma edad. Esta mujer misteriosa que murió muy joven le causa mucha inquietud a Annalice, un día de tormenta ésta afecta su casa causando estragos y al querer reparar cierta área se dan cuenta que existe un cuarto que fue clausurado. Pronto Annalice encuentra el diario de su misteriosa antepasado y lo lee todo en una noche. También entre esas pertenencias Annalice encuentra un mapa de una isla llamada Del Paraíso. Así con toda esa información se hace un paralelismo entre la historia de su antepasado y ella misma, las experiencias que está por vivir Annalice nunca las pudo imaginar porque uno no podría imaginar que su vida corre peligro.
De ritmo trepidante la historia en todo momento me mantuvo al filo de la siguiente página y les puedo asegurar que hasta las últimas páginas se mantendrán así.
64/2023
5⭐️
March 13, 2012
Victoria Holt blended romance, mystery, and adventure so well that it kept me reading. :D I really enjoyed her style and how she portrayed her characters, very real, very human, and, particularly in this book, it really made me feel like I was there with the main character as she makes discoveries and meets new people, friend and foe.
November 21, 2010
I enjoyed this more than I expected I would. I had never read any Victoria Holt and was a little leery. Some of the covers just look so cheesy and ridiculous and way too romance-novel-ish. I would not consider this a romance novel, but just an interesting and quick read, and a good story. I liked it. The ending was almost anticlimactic and the issue of Magnus seemed to be a little too neatly and abruptly pulled together at the end. I would not give this book four stars compared to some others I have read and really liked, but I do think it has its own merits and is worth checking out. I also did some research on Victoria Holt while I was reading this and learned:
"Eleanor Hibbert (1 September 1906 – 18 January 1993) was a British author who wrote under various pen names. Her best-known pseudonyms were Jean Plaidy, Victoria Holt, and Philippa Carr; she also wrote under the names Eleanor Burford, Elbur Ford, Kathleen Kellow, Anne Percival, and Ellalice Tate. By the time of her death, she had sold over 100 million books." (from wikipedia)
A little trivia which I did not know!
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"Eleanor Hibbert (1 September 1906 – 18 January 1993) was a British author who wrote under various pen names. Her best-known pseudonyms were Jean Plaidy, Victoria Holt, and Philippa Carr; she also wrote under the names Eleanor Burford, Elbur Ford, Kathleen Kellow, Anne Percival, and Ellalice Tate. By the time of her death, she had sold over 100 million books." (from wikipedia)
A little trivia which I did not know!
Enjoy!
January 23, 2011
I thought this was going to be 5 stars at first because the first half was a gripping ghost story but, as the story spun into travel and mystery, it lost a some pizzazz. I did find this 1985 Victoria Holt classic better than most modern fiction.
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March 3, 2023only added to my tbr because lana del rey read it and i trust her.
July 18, 2013
3.5 stars might be more accurate. I think maybe I've read too many books by Victoria Holt because a lot of this book seemed predictable to me. I did like the plot, and the many layers of the story. I also liked the historical aspect, the different locations, and the strong female characters. I would have cut out almost half of the dialog though because it seemed redundant.
Minor spoiler if you know me well: I didn't like the guy that the heroine picked in the end when compared to the one she rejected.
Minor spoiler if you know me well: I didn't like the guy that the heroine picked in the end when compared to the one she rejected.
October 7, 2008
It is good light read - one Holt's better suspense romances.
I repeat my review on Victoria Holt's books: If I were rating this against other good books, it wouldn't make the grade, but sometimes I just love to sit down to an enjoyable book I can read in an afternoon and then read again in five or six years and hardly remember the story line! Holt's books are just relaxing, fun reads with happy endings - just what the doctor orders sometimes!
I repeat my review on Victoria Holt's books: If I were rating this against other good books, it wouldn't make the grade, but sometimes I just love to sit down to an enjoyable book I can read in an afternoon and then read again in five or six years and hardly remember the story line! Holt's books are just relaxing, fun reads with happy endings - just what the doctor orders sometimes!
July 11, 2012
I read this novel around 1987, with very low expectation but oh my ! It really surprised me and had me hooked and unable to put it down! The ending was definitely a big letdown after the first 2 parts (the diary and the marriage plot) were well crafted of which can be said almost an independence stories by themselves. And no .. it is not a romantic story !
November 11, 2011
I read this book waaaay waaaay back in the day. I wanted to read a book my mother read, and I was not disappointed. This book sticks out in my head, surely because of the history and a little suspense mixed with a side of romance. Thanks Mom!
May 11, 2012
Intriguing, fast moving mystery - an easy read. The segment with the diary hooked me right into the main plot. Ending was too convienent.
April 7, 2015
I have to admit, when I first started reading this book I didn’t think I would finish it or thoroughly enjoy it as much as I have. I was bored at first being plied with monotonous details. But after discovering a hidden grave of an ancestor with a name eerily similar to hers, and the subsequent discovery of that ancestor’s journal, I was completely transfixed. And when the mystery opened up and was presented, the story got immensely interesting.
This author has a unique way of implanting the reader into the story and making the reader feel and experience all that the main character is feeling. From unease, to terror, to total joy and elation, you will experience this book as if you were Annalice yourself. The progression from finding the journal and map of ‘Paradise Island’, to her brother’s quest to find the Island, to Annalice eventually deciding to go after her lost brother and find out what became of him, I was all in.
Felicity, Annalice’s traveling companion, really worked my nerves. She was so sad and pathetic and quite willing to let others walk all over her. Even when she had true support and clear means of escape.
Annalice however, I liked very much. Her fiery spirit, lust for adventure, and her passion and dedication to her friends and family was admirable. At times I felt she was entirely too dedicated. Especially when that dedication ended up putting her life in danger. Although I was slightly disappointed in the outcome, because you’re really feeling this character and just hoping and praying for a specific outcome, I loved and was satisfied by the conclusion of the mystery. It was unexpected and frankly a bit terrifying.
Overall I really ended up loving this book and have already sought out more books from this author. Thank You Victoria Holt!
This author has a unique way of implanting the reader into the story and making the reader feel and experience all that the main character is feeling. From unease, to terror, to total joy and elation, you will experience this book as if you were Annalice yourself. The progression from finding the journal and map of ‘Paradise Island’, to her brother’s quest to find the Island, to Annalice eventually deciding to go after her lost brother and find out what became of him, I was all in.
Felicity, Annalice’s traveling companion, really worked my nerves. She was so sad and pathetic and quite willing to let others walk all over her. Even when she had true support and clear means of escape.
Annalice however, I liked very much. Her fiery spirit, lust for adventure, and her passion and dedication to her friends and family was admirable. At times I felt she was entirely too dedicated. Especially when that dedication ended up putting her life in danger. Although I was slightly disappointed in the outcome, because you’re really feeling this character and just hoping and praying for a specific outcome, I loved and was satisfied by the conclusion of the mystery. It was unexpected and frankly a bit terrifying.
Overall I really ended up loving this book and have already sought out more books from this author. Thank You Victoria Holt!
September 11, 2013
This was the first book I read from Victoria Holt and it mesmerized me from the first page! All her books take place in Gothic Victorian times. Every story is full of intrigue, mystery, danger, tragedy, and romance (not "Romance Novel" romance but an-attraction-that-may-lead-to-love-or-death kind of romance- depending on who the heroine puts her trust in). In "The Road to Paradise Island", the heroine is Annalice (named after her ancestress Ann Alice). After a storm damages part of her family's ancestral estate, a secret room is discovered. It turns out to be that of Ann Alice and is filled with her journals and a map that leads to a secret paradise island. Annalice's brother, Philip, sets sail to find the island and the treasures that are promised to be buried there. When he disappears, Annalice defies convention and sails to Australia (his last known location) to find him. There she finds more danger than treasure and must decide whom to trust in order to find the truth. I don't want to add any spoilers- so that is pretty much all I can say without giving anything away! This book was amazing- the plot is so intricate and vivid- the characters fascinate and you will not be able to put it down! I read it at the age of 14 and again in my 20's and again in my 30's- it never loses it's edge or power as a story!
May 11, 2011
I'm not much for romance books, but this book might change my mind. The romance in the book was not overbearing although it was a large part of the story. This is a rather light read with some good twists and suspense. I also loved the era the book is set in where ladies are delicate creatures and men are chivalrous. The leading lady is of course adventurous and stubborn and the leading man is dashing and dangerous.
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February 10, 2013This tale was interesting enough and told in a leisurely way - which is fine as sometimes I'm in the mood for such a telling. However, I decided to put this book aside for the time being. Right now I'm slightly obsessed by all the original Star Trek episodes and have been reading the Compendium.
So, unless the book started with 'space, the final frontier', I'm not interested in it at the moment.
I'm sure I will pick this book up in a future time.
So, unless the book started with 'space, the final frontier', I'm not interested in it at the moment.
I'm sure I will pick this book up in a future time.
March 11, 2016
It is my first Victoria Holt and surely not the last, I'm glad I started with this one and not with " The Lord of the far island" which has a quite similar plot, ( boat trip, Australia, island ) my favourite part of the book was the journal of the heroine ancestor which was full of suspense, some other parts were a bit long and annoying but necessary for the story, I recommend this book to anyone who likes gothic romance
August 20, 2009
I am a long time Victoria Holt fan- romantic suspense at it's best! I haven't read a Victoria Holt novel in quite a while. But I picked this one up at the library book sale and really enjoyed it. I suppose her books are rather formulaic and wouldn't exactly be "good literature." But, they are really good fluff! And, I love a good romantic suspense!
December 6, 2008
This was an interesting book. Not normally what I would read but all my books were packed up and this book is my mom's. It was a clean romantic book, my only problem was it was slow paced, all the guys in the story were losers, and the happily ever after I am still waiting for.
April 3, 2016
Books written by Victoria Holt are so cheesy, but sometimes that's exactly what you need. I've read a loooot of her books when I was 14/15 years old..that was the last time I've read them. I absolutely loved them at the time. I'm thinking of reading one of her books just for the old times sake! =)
February 20, 2018
Loved it but was a bit disappointed with the ending. It was sad what happened to her brother, didnt care for how that part went. Didn't care much for who she ended up with but overall it was a good book that held my attention up until the end.
July 25, 2008
If you like clean, cheesy, romance novels then you will like anything by Victoria Holt or her pseudonyms.
March 11, 2011
Good book. I like Victoria Holt.
August 1, 2016
One of first books I ever read by Victoria Holt. And of the only ones that have re-read over and over again.
August 1, 2021
I don't know my exact age when I first read this book, but I am pretty sure I was a teenager, maybe even pre-teen, like around 12. I wish I had left myself a review from then so I could have compared it with my older, more read, more experienced self. It is the first of several Victoria Holt books that I am in the process of revisiting, so I will withhold comment until I can confirm that this one wasn't one of her best, or my young memory of how great the books are didn't serve me well. Fingers crossed I come to the former conclusion.
January 16, 2020
Ya entiendo porque era uno de mis libros favoritos cuando era más joven, me siento llena de las mismas emociones que cuando lo leí por primera vez y al igual que ahora no me siento conforme con el final, se pinta todo como una aventura y termina siendo una historia de amor que a mi no me convence, aun así sentí demasiado y disfruté su lectura.
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