The India Fan - (Casablanca Classics) by Victoria Holt (Paperback)

About the Book

"Originally published in 1988 by Doubleday, a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell"--T.p. verso.

Book Synopsis

A gothic thriller full of romance, murder, and mayhem. It begins with a priceless heirloom that turns into a horrible curse...

A parson's daughter, Druscilla Delaney is enthralled by her wealthy, glamorous neighbors--the Framlings--and their handsome son, Fabian. They gift her a priceless heirloom, a beautiful fan, but what happens when this fan turns into a curse? Everything changes.

Beautiful as its peacock feathers may be, the fan hidden deep in the Framling mansion has a legacy of death and destruction. Druscilla has no idea she's been marked by it. Her life is in danger.

Will the fan's dark past prove less of a danger than Fabian Framling himself though? Dark, brooding, and dominating, could he be the one to save her from the fan's cruel fate or do the opposite: cause her death?

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 for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Stewart, and Daphne Du Maurier.

"A mesmerizing story of blackmail, romance, and deception."--Associated Press

Review Quotes

"A good story with strong characters that I found myself hard pressed to put down. I seriously need to get more of her works and read them as soon as possible. " -- Girl Lost in a Book

"All in all, I found this to be an absolutely engrossing read. The story-telling is excellent and I found the historical background fascinating." -- Romantic Historical Lovers

"An enjoyable book to me. RECOMMENDED READS, B" -- Dear Author

"I really enjoy Victoria Holt's books because they are written in a way that is nostalgic" -- Katie's Clean Book Collection

"I would definitely read this story again and again for years to come." -- Long and Short Reviews

"Overall, I more than enjoyed reading The India Fan and I recommend other readers to check it out. " -- Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

"Readers will savor this sweeping coming-of-age tale" -- Publishers Weekly

"The plot itself was entertaining. I liked the superstition melded to the mystery." -- Luxury Reading

"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

"Victoria Holt is quite the storyteller and if you enjoy historical fiction and have yet to read any of her books, I suggest you try this one. It will not disappoint." -- Library of Clean Reads

"Victoria Holt's writing is captivating" -- Bookfoolery