<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Originally published in 1988 by Doubleday, a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell"--T.p. verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A mesmerizing story of blackmail, romance, and deception.--<em>Associated Press</em><p>A parson's daughter, <strong>Druscilla Delaney</strong> is enthralled by her wealthy, glamorous neighbors--the Framlings--and their handsome son, Fabian. They gift her with a priceless heirloom, a beautiful fan that brings with it a terrible curse.</em></p><p> Beautiful as its peacock feathers may be, the priceless fan hidden deep in the Framling mansion has<strong> a legacy of death and destruction</strong>. And Druscilla has no idea she's been marked by its curse. </p><p>But the fan's dark past might prove less of a danger than <strong>Fabian Framling</strong> himself. Dark, brooding, and dominating, <strong>will he be the one to save her from the fan's cruel fate</strong>...or cause her demise?</p><p> <strong>Including elements of historical romance and romantic suspense</strong>, The India Fan is a spellbinding tale from the Queen of Gothic Romance. Fast-paced and gripping, fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Stewart, and Daphne Du Maurier will be awestruck by this Victorian gothic thriller complete with romance, murder, and mayhem. </p><p><strong>Other Titles from Victoria Holt<br></strong><strong>Pride and the Peacock: </strong> To secure her inheritance, Jessica Clavering agrees to a marriage of convenience, but will her handsome new husband's desire for her ever surpass his obsession with a famously cursed opal?<br><strong>The Shivering Sands: </strong> Caroline Verlaine's sister has gone missing and no one can tell her why. The only option is to go where Roma was last seen--an estate with a deadly history.<br> <strong>The Time of the Hunter's Moon: </strong> According to legend, a girl will see her future husband at the time of the hunter's moon. But when the handsome stranger revealed to Cordelia Grant disappears after an all-too-brief encounter, she has to wonder: Was he merely an apparition...or something more?</p>What readers are saying about The India Fan <p><em>The India Fan</em> was <strong>beautiful</strong>. It was long and complex and draining. It was gripping.</p><p>Once you start, <strong>you can't put it down</strong>.</p><p><strong>A knock-out</strong> novel of mysticism and murder...</p><p>This book brings memories!!! I read it when I was in high school and it <strong>remains one of my favorite</strong> books to read.</p>What reviewers are saying about The India Fan<p> ...romance, curses, dark secrets, and <strong>a Gothic tale of epic proportions</strong>--My Book Addiction and More</p><p>...<strong>an absolutely engrossing read</strong>. The story-telling is excellent and I found the historical background fascinating.--Romantic Historical Lovers</p><p><strong>Enthralling</strong>.--The New York Times Book Review</p><p>Fresh and steadily <strong>compelling</strong>.--Kirkus</p><p>Readers will savor this <strong>sweeping</strong> coming-of-age tale--Publishers Weekly</p><p>The India Fan is one of those <strong>epic</strong> stories that you can completely immerse yourself in and it will stay in your memory for years.--Great Historicals</p>What everyone is saying about the Queen of Gothic Romance Victoria Holt<p>Victoria Holt's writing is <strong>captivating</strong>--Bookfoolery</p><p>She spins history with romance and intrigue and <strong>always leaves me wanting more</strong>.</p><p>Holt's stories are <strong>spell binding</strong>....page turners.</p><p>I love her books! I have read all of them again and again. She is <strong>a wonderful storyteller</strong>.</p><p>One of the supreme writers of gothic romance, a compelling storyteller whose <strong>gripping novels</strong> have thrilled millions.--RT Book Reviews </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>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. - <strong><em>Girl Lost in a Book</em></strong><br><br>All in all, I found this to be an absolutely engrossing read. The story-telling is excellent and I found the historical background fascinating. - <strong><em>Romantic Historical Lovers</em></strong><br><br>An enjoyable book to me. RECOMMENDED READS, B - <strong><em>Dear Author</em></strong><br><br>I really enjoy Victoria Holt's books because they are written in a way that is nostalgic - <strong><em>Katie's Clean Book Collection</em></strong><br><br>I would definitely read this story again and again for years to come. - <strong><em>Long and Short Reviews</em></strong><br><br>Overall, I more than enjoyed reading The <i>India Fan</i> and I recommend other readers to check it out. - <strong><em>Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer</em></strong><br><br>Readers will savor this sweeping coming-of-age tale - <strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong><br><br>The plot itself was entertaining. I liked the superstition melded to the mystery. - <strong><em>Luxury Reading</em></strong><br><br>There are few books as satisfying as a novel by Victoria Holt or Jean Plaidy. The <i>India Fan</i> 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 <i>India Fan</i> proves it. - <strong><em>Great Historicals </em></strong><br><br>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. - <strong><em>Library of Clean Reads</em></strong><br><br>Victoria Holt's writing is captivating - <strong><em>Bookfoolery</em></strong><br>
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