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Book Description:
"A mesmerizing story of blackmail, romance, and deception."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drusilla Delaney, the daughter of an impoverished minister, becomes fascinated with the wealthy Framling family--especially with the son and daughter, the mysterious Fabian, and the beautiful, impetuous Lavinia. Through them, she finds herself the unlikely heir to an extraordinary bejeweled fan made of peacock feathers. But though priceless and dazzling to behold, the fan bears a curse that promises ill fortune--and even death--to whoever possesses it....
"Enthralling."
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drusilla Delaney, the daughter of an impoverished minister, becomes fascinated with the wealthy Framling family--especially with the son and daughter, the mysterious Fabian, and the beautiful, impetuous Lavinia. Through them, she finds herself the unlikely heir to an extraordinary bejeweled fan made of peacock feathers. But though priceless and dazzling to behold, the fan bears a curse that promises ill fortune--and even death--to whoever possesses it....
"Enthralling."
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
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- Romance >> Authors, A-Z >> ( H ) >> Holt, Victoria
- Romance >> Historical >> General
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Drusilla Delany, a poor vicar's daughter becomes heir to a fabulous bejewelled fan, but though priceless and beautiful-it comes with a curse. Drusilla travels to India where she becomes involved with the bloody Sepoy Mutiny, and soon begins to see the legacy of the curse!!
Wow, pure Victoria Holt, Gothic romance at its best.
victoria holt books ae simply great, the best love stories ever.
Judy M. (The daughter of the local impoverished vicar, sensible Drusilla Delany becomes fascinated with the wealthy Framling family--especially with the son and daughter, the handsome, mysterious Fabian, and the beautiful, impetuous Lavinia. Through them, she finds herself the unlikely heir to an extraordinary bejeweled fan made of peacock feathers. But though priceless and dazzlingly beautiful to behold, the fan bears a curse that promises ill fortune--and even death--to whoever possesses it...
Drusilla is tempted to scoff at the old superstitions--until she travels to exotic India, and, during the bloody Sepoy Mutiny, witnesses a brutal and shocking murder that chillingly echoes the legacy of ... The India Fan !!!
Book has a different cover, but is the same book and ISBN #.
Christine E. from RUSSELLVILLE, MO wrote on 3/14/2006..."A mesmerizing story of blackmail, romance and deception."
-Associated Press
Effusive in detail, a classic Holt adventure/romance/novel of suspense.
Donna B. from DECATURVILLE, TN wrote on 2/10/2006..."A MESMERIZING STORY OF BLACKMAIL, ROMANCE AND DECEPTION."
The daughter of the local impoverished vicar, sensible Drusilla Delany becomes fascinated with the wealthy Framling family-especially with the son and daughter, the handsome, mysterious Fabian, and the beautiful, impetuous Lavinia. Through them, she finds herself the unlikely heir to an extraordinary bejeweld fan made of peacock feathers. But though priceless and dazzlingly beautiful to behold, the fan bears a curse that promises ill fortune-and even death-to whoever possesses it...
Drusilla is tempted to scoff at the old superstitions-until she travels to exotic India, and, during the bloody Sepoy Mutiny, witnesses a brutal and shocking murder that chillingly echoes the legacy of...
THE INDIA FAN
The cover on my book is different.
A historical novel in which a young woman grows, hurts and loves in both England and India.
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