- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Fontana Press; New Ed edition (23 Nov 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006177298
- ISBN-13: 978-0006177296
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.6 x 2.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 466,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In this story Drusilla accepts an opportunity to join Lavinia Framling in India as governess to her daughter, unaware of the danger ahead as the threat of mutiny looms. The peacock fan, symbol of ill-fortune, casts an ominous shadow over them all.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
** Highly Recommended **
18 Sep 2004
Format:Hardcover
The central character of the book is Drusilla Delany. From her childhood Drusilla's life had been dominated by the Framling's - Lady Harriet, her son Fabian and her daughter Lavinia.
As a child Drusilla had played with Lavinia, and later they are sent away together to a finishing school in France. There Lavinia's wild and wayward behaviour leads them both into trouble.
After marrying, Lavinia leaves England for India, and later Drusilla accepts an opportunity to join her there as governess to Lavinia's children.
Arriving in Bombay Drusilla finds that Lavinia has not learned from her previous disasters.
The story moves between England, France and India and covers the period of the Indian Mutiny against the British in the mid 19th century. It is written mainly in the 1st person.
I didn't think this story would interest me, but I was enjoyably surprised; I think because the story is so well written.
Victoria Holt was one of the pseudonyms of Eleanor Alice Burford. After marrying she became Eleanor Alice Hibbert. Others she wrote under included Jean Plaidy, Ellalice Tate, Kathleen Kellow, Elbur Ford, Philippa Carr. She wrote almost 200 books under these names!
Her books are VERY addictive!
Sadly, most of her books are out of print at the date of this review. Some can be purchased on the Internet or from second-hand bookshops.
As a child Drusilla had played with Lavinia, and later they are sent away together to a finishing school in France. There Lavinia's wild and wayward behaviour leads them both into trouble.
After marrying, Lavinia leaves England for India, and later Drusilla accepts an opportunity to join her there as governess to Lavinia's children.
Arriving in Bombay Drusilla finds that Lavinia has not learned from her previous disasters.
The story moves between England, France and India and covers the period of the Indian Mutiny against the British in the mid 19th century. It is written mainly in the 1st person.
I didn't think this story would interest me, but I was enjoyably surprised; I think because the story is so well written.
Victoria Holt was one of the pseudonyms of Eleanor Alice Burford. After marrying she became Eleanor Alice Hibbert. Others she wrote under included Jean Plaidy, Ellalice Tate, Kathleen Kellow, Elbur Ford, Philippa Carr. She wrote almost 200 books under these names!
Her books are VERY addictive!
Sadly, most of her books are out of print at the date of this review. Some can be purchased on the Internet or from second-hand bookshops.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I luved the book!
8 July 2002
Format:Library Binding
This book is AMAZING! Ms. Holt did a wonderful job decribing Drusilla's feelings and the setting in which the book takes place. It's about a vicar's daughter who gets forced into becoming friends with selfish Lavinia Framling and helps her out in many ways ( like helping Lavinia through her pregnency of an ilegimate daughter ). Drusilla is faced with many problems throughout the book. One problem, deciding if she loves Fabian Framlimg ( Lavina's older brother ) who has admitted his feelings for her! This is a book that you will only find once in a life time. If you like Victoria Holt and romantic suspense and mystery than this book is for you! I will read this book probably 100 times and NEVER get sick of it! Yes, that's how good it is! READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Loved it!
29 Jun 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I rank The India Fan as one of Victoria Holt's best. Drusilla is an excellent narrator and as in Holt's best, the romance doesn't blindside you out of nowhere, nor does the "hea" seem incongruous because we're shown Fabian's growth and love for her through their interactions. And as is apparent in most of Holt's novels, The India Fan doesn't stint on the lush, vivid descriptions of Indian life and the massacre at Lucknow.
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