{"product_id":"the-india-fan-9781402277436","title":"The India Fan","description":"A mesmerizing story of blackmail, romance, and deception.--\u003cem\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003eA parson's daughter, \u003cstrong\u003eDruscilla Delaney\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Beautiful as its peacock feathers may be, the priceless fan hidden deep in the Framling mansion has\u003cstrong\u003e a legacy of death and destruction\u003c\/strong\u003e. And Druscilla has no idea she's been marked by its curse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the fan's dark past might prove less of a danger than \u003cstrong\u003eFabian Framling\u003c\/strong\u003e himself. Dark, brooding, and dominating, \u003cstrong\u003ewill he be the one to save her from the fan's cruel fate\u003c\/strong\u003e...or cause her demise?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncluding elements of historical romance and romantic suspense\u003c\/strong\u003e, The India Fan is a spellbinding tale from the Queen of Gothic Romance. 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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?\u003c\/p\u003eWhat readers are saying about The India Fan \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe India Fan\u003c\/em\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was long and complex and draining. It was gripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you start, \u003cstrong\u003eyou can't put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA knock-out\u003c\/strong\u003e novel of mysticism and murder...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book brings memories!!! I read it when I was in high school and it \u003cstrong\u003eremains one of my favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e books to read.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat reviewers are saying about The India Fan\u003cp\u003e ...romance, curses, dark secrets, and \u003cstrong\u003ea Gothic tale of epic proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e--My Book Addiction and More\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...\u003cstrong\u003ean absolutely engrossing read\u003c\/strong\u003e. The story-telling is excellent and I found the historical background fascinating.--Romantic Historical Lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnthralling\u003c\/strong\u003e.--The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh and steadily \u003cstrong\u003ecompelling\u003c\/strong\u003e.--Kirkus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will savor this \u003cstrong\u003esweeping\u003c\/strong\u003e coming-of-age tale--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe India Fan is one of those \u003cstrong\u003eepic\u003c\/strong\u003e stories that you can completely immerse yourself in and it will stay in your memory for years.--Great Historicals\u003c\/p\u003eWhat everyone is saying about the Queen of Gothic Romance Victoria Holt\u003cp\u003eVictoria Holt's writing is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptivating\u003c\/strong\u003e--Bookfoolery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe spins history with romance and intrigue and \u003cstrong\u003ealways leaves me wanting more\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolt's stories are \u003cstrong\u003espell binding\u003c\/strong\u003e....page turners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI love her books! I have read all of them again and again. She is \u003cstrong\u003ea wonderful storyteller\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the supreme writers of gothic romance, a compelling storyteller whose \u003cstrong\u003egripping novels\u003c\/strong\u003e have thrilled millions.--RT Book Reviews \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-158494\"\u003eVictoria Holt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks Casablanca\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.06w x 1.11d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781402277436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1402277431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC027110\"\u003eRomance | Suspense\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC014000\"\u003eHistorical | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Casablanca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42669571342573,"sku":"9781402277436","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_58842a63-13fe-44a2-a74c-efedb2ad49c0.jpg?v=1649478141","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-india-fan-9781402277436","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}