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Title: The Black Opal by Victoria Holt ISBN: 0449222713 Publisher: Crest Pub. Date: December, 1994 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.43
Rating: 5
Summary: Not bad!
Comment: I had read "The Captive" some years ago and stumbled across this one again. This is a pretty good read. Its a slight mystery...who are the parents of Carmel, who was found under the azalea bush? Is she related to the gypsys camped in the woods?
And who really killed that mean invalid? You won't find out 'til the very end. Ms. Holt keeps you entertained along the way---Carmel has many an adventure and misfortune in her short life. She travels with her "Uncle" to Australia and lives there a while. Then shes back in England and involved in suitors, weddings and tragedy.
I noticed in the publication that Ms. Holt was born in 1906. That would mean this woman wrote this in her 80s. I am very impressed! The quality of the story and the reflection of life in it is well thought out and gives insight into whats important to be happy.
Rating: 4
Summary: A return to the classics
Comment: As a child, I grew up reading Victoria Holt's books and when my future father-in-law gave me this book to read, I couldn't wait to finish reading my other books so I could read this one. And I have to confess, I was not disappointed by this book at all. It has enough mystery in it to keep me guessing and just a little romance to make me wish I was like the heroine and no gory details about any murder or anything. It is just a fascinating book to read especially while soaking in a hot bath.
Carmel March was found in the Marlines' garden at Commonwood House. And when tragedy struck the Commonwood House, Carmel was whisked away to Australia. It wasn't till when she came home to visit England again that she realized that the wrong man was hanged for the murder of the mistress of the Commonwood House. And she embarks on an eventful journey to discover the truth.
This is such an easy read and so delightful too. I snuck in my reading time in between unpacking boxes of books and I couldn't wait to read the next page ~~ so I would sneak off to read it! Holt does it again. I remember again why I was such a big fan of hers while growing up. And I would recommend her books to any mystery lover. She's one of the leading classic writers for the mystery world and you won't regret reading her books.
Rating: 3
Summary: Wholly Unremarkable
Comment: Carmel March was found under a bush outside of Dr. and Mrs. Marline's home. She and everyone else knew she didn't belong, but she was raised along with the Marline's children. When Mrs. Marline dies under mysterious circumstances, her "uncle" comes and takes her away from the rest of the family, knowing that there was trouble on the horizon. Carmel's uncle is a captain of a boat, and he takes her with him on his journeys, finally leaving her in Australia with his wife. Later, as a young woman, she returns to England and discovers that the place she left is vastly different than the place she returns to. The once beautiful home is now empty and she discovers that Dr. Marline was hanged as a murderer. She's positive that the good doctor was not the murderer and has set herself to finding out what really happened. The story was slow in parts, and predictable in others. Also, the way that Victoria Holt tried to tie in black opals to all the important happenings is rather lame. It's not a bad novel, but not as interesting as some I've read.
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Title: The Curse of the Kings by Victoria Holt ISBN: 0449209512 Publisher: Crest Pub. Date: November, 1991 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: On the Night of the Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt, Philippa Carr, Jean Plaidy, Eleanor Hibbert ISBN: 0449212289 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: March, 1997 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The King of the Castle by Victoria Holt ISBN: 044945102X Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: December, 1992 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Bride of Pendorric by Victoria Holt, Philippa Carr, Jean Plaidy ISBN: 0449215075 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: November, 1991 List Price(USD): $3.50 |
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Title: Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt ISBN: 0449239241 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: November, 1991 List Price(USD): $3.50 |
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