A rather watery version of the much stronger plot and characters from holts fabulous demon lover. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. First time my mom let me walk to the library by myself. Eleanor alice burford hibbert, better known to readers as victoria holt, philippa carr, and jean plaidy, was one of the worlds most beloved and enduring authors. Victoria holt minella maddox grew up on a great english estate. Fishpond australia, the devil on horseback by victoria holtbuy.
Her career spanned five decades and she continued to write historical fiction and romantic suspenseuntil her death in 1993. Victoria holt is one of those authors i keep coming back to again and again, even though i have a lovehate relationship with her books. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. Also by victoria holt the mask of the enchantress the spring of the tiger my enemy the queen the devil on horseback the pride of the peacock lord of the far island the house of a thousand lanterns the curse of the kings the shadow of the lynx the secret woman the shivering sands the queens confession the king of the castle menfreya in the. The devil on horseback by holt, victoria paperback book the. Editions of the devil on horseback by victoria holt. Not for nothing was he called the devil on horseback. I picked this one up at the concordia book fair, despite the horrific cover.
With worldwide sales of over 56 million of her novels, victoria holt is one of the most popular romantic suspense novelists of all time. The devil on horse back kept me spell bound through the whole book, it was a great story, i am sorry that victoria holt isnt still with us to see how her books are. The devil on horseback read online free book by victoria holt. Schoolteacher minelle accompanies flighty margot, daughter of the devil comte, charlesauguste, from england to france while margot gives birth. Minella was the woman he would marry, and nothing would be allowed to stand in his way. Another novel from the author of the bride of pendoric, the demon lover and the road to. The road to paradise island, kirkland revels, the devil on horseback. Devil on horseback by victoria holt ive been aware of victoria holt for a while now, having a sense that she iswas a big name in gothic romance. The devil on horseback 77 my enemy, the queen 78 the spring of the tiger 79 the mask of the enchantress. She died on january 18, 1993 at sea, somewhere between greece and port said, egypt. And that is where the trouble started, for derringhams young heir thought he saw in minella just the kind of wife he wanted.
I finally finished my most recent purse book, and that book was the devil on horseback by victoria holt because you know that with a. See more ideas about books, romance novels and romance books. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Click to read more about the devil on horseback by victoria holt.
Have read all her books and i cannot pick what one book so i have 3. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jean plaidy for fictionalized history of european royalty. Mar 20, 2018 i finally finished my most recent purse book, and that book was the devil on horseback by victoria holt because you know that with a title like that, i couldnt help but buy it. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. Eleanor hibbert 1 september 1906 18 january 1993 was an english author who wrote under various pen names. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. There are so few good novels set around the french revolution that, when i saw holt s name on the cover, i couldnt resist snapping this oldie up and giving it a try. When i started it, i had a sudden frightening yet delicious feeling that i had finally found my crack cocaine of genre. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The pride of the peacock since the predictably arrogant, sneering love object is uncommonly tiresome oh, minelle, why do you deny your heart.
Her bestknown pseudonyms were jean plaidy, victoria holt, and philippa carr. Devil on horsebacks heroine is by contrast stupid, wishywashy, and weak, while the male protagonist is too tamed and earnest to provide the frisson that a great, gothic, antihero could provide. The devil on horseback by victoria holt 1987, paperback for. The devil on horseback has it all traditional gothic romance, intrigue, adventure, scandal, mystery and history. The devil on horseback hardcover 1977 by victoria holt author. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1150grams, isbn. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The devil on horseback by victoria holt, paperback. Anyone who enjoyed her novel, the shadow of the lynx, will be eager to devour another of her unforgettable tales. Ive read this one narrated by davina porter i read lots of victoria holts gothic romances when i was in my twenties. The devil on horseback, victoria holt shop online for. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside.
Buy the devil on horseback by victoria holt from amazons fiction books store. The devil on horseback by victoria holt, paperback barnes. Books by victoria holt authors like victoria holt what. The devil on horse back kept me spell bound through the whole book, it was a great story, i am sorry that victoria holt isnt still with us to see how her books are still enjoyed by those of us who read them years ago.
On the night of the seventh moon victoria holt read. Buy a cheap copy of the devil on horseback book by victoria holt. Complete order of victoria holt books in publication order and chronological order. Devil on horseback is set in the months leading up to the french revolution, which adds another layer of tension. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. A rather watery version of the much stronger plot and characters from holt s fabulous demon lover. Victoria holt audio books, best sellers, author bio. Victoria holt book lot vtg gothic romance mystery lynx opal india menfreya. Victoria holt for gothic romances, and philippa carr for a multigenerational family saga. I finally finished my most recent purse book, and that book was the devil on horseback by victoria holt because you know that with a title like that, i couldnt help but buy it. Historical novel told from the time of the french revolution. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Right from the start i became engrossed in the story, trimmed with interesting characters, a dramatic setting, and a solid, twisting plot. Or the manufacturer of one of the millions of products that we sell. In 1976, a critic complained that victoria holt s heroines must be a little bit dumb or they wont get themselves into such improbable messes in the first place. Devil on horseback s heroine is by contrast stupid, wishywashy, and weak, while the male protagonist is too tamed and earnest to provide the frisson that a great, gothic, antihero could provide. Some of her novels were reedited as different pseudonyms. The judas kiss by victoria holt 1983, paperback paperback book. The devil on horseback by holt, victoria, 19061993. Jan 08, 2020 devil on horseback by victoria holt ive been aware of victoria holt for a while now, having a sense that she iswas a big name in gothic romance. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. And it helped shape my love to read and escape many years ago. Another novel from the author of the bride of pendoric, the demon lover and the road to paradise island. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Not quite up to holts 7576 output lord of the far island. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Victoria holt enjoyed a good physical shape, lifelong affiliation with her mythical agents and publishers. The devil on horseback by victoria holt paperback, 1988 for. The devil on horseback by victoria holt paperback, 1988. I had taken a short walk out of doors in the castle gardens.
She was an extremely prolific author who wrote under several pseudonyms, including victoria holt, jean plaidy and philippa carr her most famous ones. Victoria holt had sold 75 million books by the time of her death in 1993 that was interpreted in 20 languages under the name victoria holt and 14 million under the pen name jean plaidy as well as 3 million under the pen name philippa carr. But the most frustrating part of all this was that it took four fifths of the book to finally arrive. Books by victoria holt authors like victoria holt what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists.
By the time of her death, she had sold more than 100 million books. Order of victoria holt books eleanor burford hibbert 19061993 was a british author of historical fiction, gothic fiction and romance novels. But a dark and cruelly handsome french count, who always got what he wanted, thought she was just the kind of mistress he had to have. The next victoria holt novel, the devil on horseback 1977, was described as from another era, sort of out of step with todays style. Then youd love every victoria holt novel ever written which is like 5,000. She was a prolific writer who published several books a year in different literary genres, each genre under a different pen name. There are so few good novels set around the french revolution that, when i saw holts name on the cover, i couldnt resist snapping this oldie up and giving it a try. I think i own two copies of all her books written under this name.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Find the devil on horseback by holt, victoria at biblio. Was evidently donated to the library and is marked discard on the first page. Victoria holt project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
The devil on horseback read online free book by victoria. This was the first victoria holt i have ever read, and i certainly plan to read more of them. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. The devil on horseback hardcover august 1, 1977 by victoria holt author. She is the author that started my addiction to reading. The devil on horseback by victoria holt librarything. In 1972, she created her last pseudonym philippa carr. But as the schoolmistress daughter, her place was not, and never could be, at beautiful derringham manor.
Looking up, i saw the comtesse stretched out on a chaiselongue on the balcony above me. By the time of her death, she sold 56 millon copies as victoria holt, 14 as jean plaidy and, 3 as phillipa carr. The devil on horseback by victoria holt book cover, description, publication history. Buy devil on horseback by victoria holt online at alibris.
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