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Kirkland Revels

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I first read this novel when I was in junior high school. It was the second novel I read by Victoria Holt, but it was the first one that made me want to read more of her books with enthusiasm. It was very hard to put down this book after the first chapter. The suspense kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen next. Victoria Holt is a great romantic-suspense author and it's really sad that she's no longer around to write more books. And I'm even more disappointed that "Kirkland Revels" is no longer in print. My copy of the book was borrowed and I never got it back. I don't even remember who borrowed it. It was back in the 1970s. So now all I have are fond memories of the book and the story. I wish the publisher would print this book again (hardbound). I need this book to add to my collection of Victoria Holt novels.

When Catherine came home from school in France, she found her home as gloomy and repressive as ever. She longed for a chance to escape from it, and when she met Gabriel, she did just that. They were married and she went to live with him in Kirkland Revels. Almost as soon as the arrived, Gabriel died. People said it was suicide, but Catherine thought otherwise. After she found out she was with child, strange things started happening, and she realized that someone was trying to kill her - and her child!

I love gothic novels, and this one is one of the best! If you have never read one before, or if you have read a hundred, this is the book for you!

I loved Victoria Holt's work from the first book of her's I read. Kirkland Revels is just one of my favorites. Her books keep the reader in suspence. You think you know who did what but she always has a surprise. The way she describes the places and surroundings is amazing. It's like I've actually seen the places. Whenever I finish one of her books I feel like I actually know the characters. She knows how to enchant us with her writing. Once you read her you'll never forget.

I have read a number of Virginia Holt novels, and thought they were wonderful and read alot more gothic romance/suspense novels. I am surprised to have missed this one. This was a WONDERFUL read, nice strong heroine (who fits her time in manner & speech) and gothic castles and dark diabolical people. Murder, & mystery. And truly has you on the edge of the seat at the end. I often changed my idea of whom was the devious planner, right up till the end. Wonderful, wonderful read.

It was the first book I read of Victoria Holt, and I loved it. From then on, I began to read every novel of her. I didn't finish to read them all, but I wish to. I've bought it again because the one I have is old. Here they are too expensive, that's why I decided to buy it to you. I am going to read again and again and again, because I never get tired. It is a suspense novel with some romance in it, just as I like the stories to be. I really recommend it to anyone who reads these types of books.

This is the first nowel of Victoria Holt I read, since then she is one of my favorite writers. If you want to read some books by her, Kirkland Revels is a good choice for begining.

Perfect for any lover of gothic romance novels, which I have been for the last 25 years. Victoria Holt is the best, and this was expertly done. English manor house + unexplained deaths + strong heroine + creepy happenings = a great read, as usual! I did guess the "bad guy" early on, but probably because I am so familiar with the formula; plus I wanted just a little more from the romantic ending, but still, this one won't disappoint.

It's very hard to find good works in this genre, though in the 1960's they were quite the rage. Victoria Holt is arguably the master of this category. I think Kirkland Revels is her best, especially if you like the traditional moonlight, madness, murder, and dark old manor house novels. If you like atmospheric work with prim, but heroic, governesses beleaguered by jealous relatives and shady characters, this one won't disappoint.

a girl marries. she soon frinds herself a widow with a baby on the way. the heir to a fortune. some one is trying to put her in a nut house but her lover saves her. my favorite quote from the book " he lend over me and looked at the baby and said there's only one thing wrong he's not mine, that was his praposil for marrage" the 8th victoria holt book i read.