The Shadow of the Lynx (1971)

This is only the fourth book I've read of Victoria Holt's and I know I have many more to read of hers but I must point out that this book is not her usual romantic suspense genre. The story reminds me of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte although Victoria Holt’s work has more depth in it. ( )

A good novel, nicely written. The characters are good-- Nora's strong, and Minta's charming. And the story's good, deceptively simple, in fact-- there's always a little bit more there than I thought there was.
(9/10) ( )

like Kirkland Revels, this was an airplane read. Victoria Holt went outside of her usual governess-in-spooky-castle niche for this one - the protagonist is a rich British heiress sent to live with ranching relatives in Australia. A bit of magic, lots of coincidences...it's supposed to be serious, but I laugh as I read them. They're just so dated and the women are so foolish. Anyway, it's definitely a guilty pleasure. ( )

My all-time favorite of Victoria Holt's novels. Nora is, in my opinion, one of her strongest characters. This book takes you from the misty valleys of England to the baked landscapes of Australia. The male characters, too, are varied and have strong, well-defined personalities. You'll be on the edge of your chair until the end, wondering how this suspenseful novel will turn out.