Curse of the Kings [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Victoria Holt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1982 | Series: Ulverscroft large print

For centuries the tombs of the Pharaos were haunted by a deadly curse. And when two eminent archaeologists have died mysteriously, Judith Osmond was certain that it was the curse at work. Then, overnight, her life changed. There was an unexpected inheritance. Then Tybalt, a young archaeologist and the man she adored, asked her to marry him. But Tybalt planned a honeymoon amid the tombs of the Pharoahs, and suddenly it looked as if the curse of the kings had come to haunt Judith . . .

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For centuries the tombs of the Pharaos were haunted by a deadly curse. And when two eminent archaeologists have died mysteriously, Judith Osmond was certain that it was the curse at work. Then, overnight, her life changed. There was an unexpected inheritance. Then Tybalt, a young archaeologist and the man she adored, asked her to marry him. But Tybalt planned a honeymoon amid the tombs of the Pharoahs, and suddenly it looked as if the curse of the kings had come to haunt Judith . . . --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd; Large Print edition edition (June 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0708908071
• ISBN-13: 978-0708908075
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Victoria Holt book!, May 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Curse of the Kings (Mass Market Paperback)

This book far exceeds the expectations set before it. However, I must warn you, it is typical Holt fashion and therefore not appealing to some readers. If you like suspense and romance, even if it is very predictable, then I highly reccomend this novel and anything else by Victoria Holt. But do not be fooled, there is no real curse as another customer mentioned, simply the paranoia of the characters. That is what makes each of Ms. Holt's books so exciting, though. The evil exists only in the minds of worried characters and when they realize that they are allowing it to overcome them, they come to their senses and you have a fairy tale ending.

Judith is a romantic young girl with a passion for two things: archaeology and an archaeologist, Tybalt. Unfortunately, she's a woman and they don't get to do much digging and Tybalt doesn't even know she exists, or so she thinks. When everything wonderful that could possibly happen does, the adventure begins. Rumors of a curse keep Judith fearful for Tybalt's safety and her own. She and Tybalt are both forced to ask which is more important- archaeology or each other? The journey is long but enjoyable and the ending is no less than what one would expect of Victoria Holt.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It was good but it dragged., April 17, 2001

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Maria J. Arellano (LaGrangeville, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Curse of the Kings (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the 5th Victoria Holt book I've read and it wasn't as appealing as the others. The story doesn't have much romance and you can pretty much tell what's going to happen. So far it's one of the yhinner books I've read and it took me a few weeks to read but of course being the avid book reader that I am, I was determined to finish reading it.

Judith has grown up with an interest in archaelogy since she is surrounded by those who do it for a living. Always dreaming of going off on an expedition, her dream finally comes true when Tybalt, her neighbor and son of a prominent archaelogist, asks her to marry him and off they go on an expedition. Things don't exactly turn out as Judith had imagined both in married life and the expedition. There is said to be a curse which comes upon those who disturb the tombs of the kings. When a series of deaths occur, Judith is very worried about Tybalt, whom seems to be more involved in his work than in his new bride. Judith doesn't want to accept this but there are many things that lead to the idea that Tybalt is not who he seems. When Judith is believed to be the next victim of 'the curse', it is then that the pieces come together as to the mysterious curse and if it really does exist...as well as if Tybalt really loves Judith or not.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It dragged awhoooole lot!, July 6, 2005

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Maria "sdseaway" (Bamberg,Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Curse of the Kings (Hardcover)

This is an okay but it drags a little bit. It isn't suspenseful at all but it is pretty romantic (in Judith's point of view).For some reason it is very tragic.Tybalt seems to not care for her at all.Your best bet is to not read it at all.Because this is probably one of the most unromantic and unsuspenseful VH book you'll read or will ever read!