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The Road to Paradise Island
Annalice Mallory, the sheltered daughter of a family of map makers, discovers the cryptic diary of her long-dead ancestor that includes a map of a mysterious far-of island. Philip, Annalice's brother, sets sail for the island, lured by the promise of incomparable riches to be found. But when he doesn't return, Annalice sets out to find him -- and the secrets of the diary -...more
Mass Market Paperback, 480 pages
Published
October 12th 1986
by Fawcett
(first published 1985)
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Jan 12, 2013
Willowfaerie
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3 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
victoria-holt,
gothic
I hate to say it, but I'm not as enthusiastic about The Road to Paradise Island as I was The Demon Lover. Maybe that’s because they are kind of similar. I usually try to space my VH books out to only once a year so I won’t start comparing. But this was a group read so I jumped right in.
Anyhoo, this book starts out well. I was drawn into the mystery of Ann Alice, and I found her diary suspenseful, especially since it appeared that she met a grim fate. One of my problems though, is right after th...more
Anyhoo, this book starts out well. I was drawn into the mystery of Ann Alice, and I found her diary suspenseful, especially since it appeared that she met a grim fate. One of my problems though, is right after th...more
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Rating Clarification: 2.5 Stars
Another recent read of a Victoria Holt novel after a long hiatus (the first being Mistress of Mellyn back in February, 2012), and the rating verdict is the same: 2.5 stars. Why is it I have such fond memories of this author and her books, and yet the most recent ones I've read have been so...underwhelming? Certainly Holt is a talented writer, especially when she writes under her Jean Plaidy nom de plume (I love her Queens of Henry VIII series). But as Victoria Holt...more
Another recent read of a Victoria Holt novel after a long hiatus (the first being Mistress of Mellyn back in February, 2012), and the rating verdict is the same: 2.5 stars. Why is it I have such fond memories of this author and her books, and yet the most recent ones I've read have been so...underwhelming? Certainly Holt is a talented writer, especially when she writes under her Jean Plaidy nom de plume (I love her Queens of Henry VIII series). But as Victoria Holt...more
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January 2013 Buddy Read with Hannah, Willowfaerie, Julzo4 and Jeannette. Plus a nod to my #1 buddy reading pal for hanging out with me on the last few chapters:
But I used to wonder about that spot in the corridor. I would go up there after dark and I was sure I felt a sensation-a little frission...something.
A hidden room. A journal. A mysterious death. A map to an uncharted island the South Pacific with gold ripe for the picking. Annalice Mallory finds the clues, and her brother goes off in sear...more
But I used to wonder about that spot in the corridor. I would go up there after dark and I was sure I felt a sensation-a little frission...something.
A hidden room. A journal. A mysterious death. A map to an uncharted island the South Pacific with gold ripe for the picking. Annalice Mallory finds the clues, and her brother goes off in sear...more
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I enjoyed this more than I expected I would. I had never read any Victoria Holt and was a little leery. Some of the covers just look so cheesy and ridiculous and way too romance-novel-ish. I would not consider this a romance novel, but just an interesting and quick read, and a good story. I liked it. The ending was almost anticlimactic and the issue of Magnus seemed to be a little too neatly and abruptly pulled together at the end. I would not give this book four stars compared to some others I...more
If you like clean, cheesy, romance novels then you will like anything by Victoria Holt or her pseudonyms.
Something was different about this work from Victoria Holt . I was surprised that there were so many words misused, like "besottedly" for example. The book was edited poorly. The story maintained its suspense but the wording was very repetitive; on every other page there was a phrase that had already been used, it made the book easier and quicker to read but nothing was really written in depth about characters. The plot itself was good. I really like the idea of the walled up room and the journa...more
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Para mi la mejor parte de este libro es el Diario de Anne Alice Mallory por el segui leyendo por si la protagonista encontraba que es lo que le paso a su antepasada ya que su propia historia nunca me parecio muy interesante, en mi opinion es una de las historia flojas de la Holt, muy por debajo de Menfreya al Amanecer, La Mujer Secreta, La Señora de Mellyn y el Opalo Negro que hasta ahora son las mejores que le he leido.
I'm not much for romance books, but this book might change my mind. The romance in the book was not overbearing although it was a large part of the story. This is a rather light read with some good twists and suspense. I also loved the era the book is set in where ladies are delicate creatures and men are chivalrous. The leading lady is of course adventurous and stubborn and the leading man is dashing and dangerous.
This tale was interesting enough and told in a leisurely way - which is fine as sometimes I'm in the mood for such a telling. However, I decided to put this book aside for the time being. Right now I'm slightly obsessed by all the original Star Trek episodes and have been reading the Compendium.
So, unless the book started with 'space, the final frontier', I'm not interested in it at the moment.
I'm sure I will pick this book up in a future time.
So, unless the book started with 'space, the final frontier', I'm not interested in it at the moment.
I'm sure I will pick this book up in a future time.
I read this novel around 1987, with very low expectation but oh my ! It really surprised me and had me hooked and unable to put it down! The ending was definitely a big letdown after the first 2 parts (the diary and the marriage plot) were well crafted of which can be said almost an independence stories by themselves. And no .. it is not a romantic story !
I am a long time Victoria Holt fan- romantic suspense at it's best! I haven't read a Victoria Holt novel in quite a while. But I picked this one up at the library book sale and really enjoyed it. I suppose her books are rather formulaic and wouldn't exactly be "good literature." But, they are really good fluff! And, I love a good romantic suspense!
This was an interesting book. Not normally what I would read but all my books were packed up and this book is my mom's. It was a clean romantic book, my only problem was it was slow paced, all the guys in the story were losers, and the happily ever after I am still waiting for.
I read this book waaaay waaaay back in the day. I wanted to read a book my mother read, and I was not disappointed. This book sticks out in my head, surely because of the history and a little suspense mixed with a side of romance. Thanks Mom!
Intriguing, fast moving mystery - an easy read. The segment with the diary hooked me right into the main plot. Ending was too convienent.
I loved this book! It was a good clean romance weaved with suspense and danger. I am eager to read more of her books...
One of first books I ever read by Victoria Holt. And of the only ones that have re-read over and over again.
Not as good as her earlier works
Too much meandering in the plot.
Too much meandering in the plot.
I thought this was going to be 5 stars at first because the first half was a gripping ghost story but, as the story spun into travel and mystery, it lost a some pizzazz. I did find this 1985 Victoria Holt classic better than most modern fiction.
Absolutely amazing a thrilling romance with an unexpected twist :)
My very first novel that captivated me by Victoria Holt
don't expect sizzling romance.
Good book. I like Victoria Holt.
I loved it! Lots of mystery.
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Victoria Holt blended romance, mystery, and adventure so well that it kept me reading. :D I really enjoyed her style and how she portrayed her characters, very real, very human, and, particularly in this book, it really made me feel like I was there with the main character as she makes discoveries and meets new people, friend and foe.
Jun 04, 2011
Georganne Neely
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Oct 06, 2008
Jan
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
women for a light vacation read
It is good light read - one Holt's better suspense romances.
I repeat my review on Victoria Holt's books: If I were rating this against other good books, it wouldn't make the grade, but sometimes I just love to sit down to an enjoyable book I can read in an afternoon and then read again in five or six years and hardly remember the story line! Holt's books are just relaxing, fun reads with happy endings - just what the doctor orders sometimes!
I repeat my review on Victoria Holt's books: If I were rating this against other good books, it wouldn't make the grade, but sometimes I just love to sit down to an enjoyable book I can read in an afternoon and then read again in five or six years and hardly remember the story line! Holt's books are just relaxing, fun reads with happy endings - just what the doctor orders sometimes!
a little too long but good story line
I'm not giving this any stars because I didn't finish it. I just couldn't get into it! I don't know if I will try any other books by this author.
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