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Devil on Horseback

De: Victoria Holt
Narrado por: Davina Porter
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With worldwide sales of over 56 million of her novels, Victoria Holt is one of the most popular romantic suspense novelists of all time. Anyone who enjoyed her novel, The Shadow of the Lynx, will be eager to devour another of her unforgettable tales.

Enamored by the handsome and arrogant Charles-Auguste, a wealthy French aristocrat, 18-year-old Minella is drawn into a complicated world of danger, betrayal, and murder. Denying her own suspicion that he has murdered his wife, she struggles with her fascination for the seductive and mysterious count. Against the backdrop of the incipient French Revolution, Minella’s life becomes a series of adventures that all lead to an exciting and unexpected climax. Davina Porter’s passionate narration transports readers back to a time when romance was a prerequisite to sex and family. Reminiscent of Charles Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities, the historic setting and the powerful heroine captivate any reader who enjoys a book that is impossible to put down.

©1977 Victoria Holt (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC
Ficción Histórica Ficción Literaria Género Ficción
Well-researched History • Gradual Story Development • Excellent Narration • Compelling Female Relationships

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I downloaded this book because it was written by Jean Plaidy and read by Davina Porter. I have read something near 15 of Plaidy's books about Queens and listened to as many or more books narrated by Davina Porter, so I had high expectations for this one. The narrator is excellent, as expected, but the story was nothing like those I am used to under the pen name of Jean Plaidy. This was 20% history, 20% misc. story, 60% sappy romance...not the balance I am looking for, but if you like historical romances you might be quite satisfied.

I wanted to like this...

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There is something so lovely about Victoria Holt’s writing style. It may seem deliberate and even slow, but she creates a mood and setting in each of her books. This one isn’t her best, and it certainly follows a familiar pattern, but it is still wonderful to revisit. Excellent narration. Please, Audible, more Victoria Holt with worthy narrators.

For Victoria Holt readers

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I have read Victoria Holt novels since a teenager. I. Can’t remember how many times I read this book. It was an interesting perspective listening to it

Victoria Holt is always a favorite

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Loved it, not for kissing and gooey love stories - but rather for Ms Holt's ability to keep one interested. Not for everyone's tastes, perhaps. But, for a lover of literature and a stylistic approach, bravo, Ms Holt.

Oh what a mind she had!

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Davina porter never disappoints. The story is a bit repetitious and predictable. Not sure I would buy another by this author.

Fairly predictable

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I found myself actually setting aside a time to listen, rather than just picking it up when a there was a null in the day. Davina Porter is an excellent performer.

Great

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adventure that captivates and takes me away and stretches my imagination as well as my vocabulary

I love All of Victoria Holt's books

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I listened to this book because of the narrator Davina Porter who is usually exceptional. However, the German accents for French were grating. Story was well devised historically.

Entertaining but the accents annoy

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I would have given this 5 stars if I had liked the heroine a bit better. Not that she was a bad lot but she was so stubborn and so overly analytical that I wanted to reach into the story and shake her. Perhaps that was one of the charms. She was flawed and therefore realistic.

The story was true to period and was obviously strongly influenced by Tale of Two Cities and Jane Eyre. I really enjoyed it. This was my first dip into Victoria Holt/Jean Plaidy. I read a lot of historical fiction from other authors. It didn’t end quite the way I expected, but pretty close. It’s always pleasant when you can guess what’s coming next and you end up being right. This author rewards her readers with those easy wins.

The reader did a splendid job with all the voices and accents. She definitely added something to the experience.

Exasperating Heroine

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Victoria Holt is one of my favorite authors and this, in my opinion, is one her classics.
It’s also narrated by Davina Porter (Outlander), who is excellent.

One on my favorites

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