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The Shivering Sands

By: Victoria Holt
Narrated by: Kitty Kelly
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Her sister's mysterious disappearance will lead her to a deadly secret . . .

Caroline Verlaine knows something is wrong. Her sister has gone missing, and no one can tell her why. The only option is to go where Roma was last seen—an estate with a deadly history.

The Stacy family has lived off the Dover coast for generations, carefully navigating the treacherous quick sands nearby. But the sands aren't Caroline's biggest threat. Everyone here has a secret, especially the enigmatic young heir Napier Stacy. No matter where Caroline turns, the ground she walks is dangerous. And the closer Caroline comes to unraveling the truth, the closer she comes to sharing her sister's fate.

©1969, 2013 Victoria Holt (P)2023 Tantor
Gothic Historical Horror Mystery Romantic Suspense
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I seriously don’t understand why there aren’t a full collection of her books on audible. So popular and well-loved. I discovered her in middle school reading Lord of the Far Island and then as many more as I could find. 40 years later and after so many tv series, dramas, other authors, I still come back to look at her collection. I want The Time of the Hunter’s Moon, The Judas Kiss, The Black Opal, Lord of the Far Island, Will You Love Me in September, Pride of the Peackock, House of a Thousand Lanterns…and more, pronto! Love listening to her in the car…

More of her books!

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The narrator is unrealistically naive, and although, not overly long, the story drags. There is also unnecessary repetition, like there's a word quota.

Subpar Story

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I’ve been a Victoria Holt fan since I was a teenager and decades later I’m enjoying her gothic stories in audible format. I wasn’t too fond of the female reader doing the male voice. I wished it was read by an actual male voice. Otherwise the reader was very good.

Elegantly gothic and mysterious

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I love that her books have a little romance and a little mystery and this one is no different. Kept me interested throughout. I enjoyed the the narration, her voice was easy to listen to.

One of my favorite authors

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I am aware VH is not considered great literature but her stories are so captivating! I loved them since the first one I listened to, Shadow of the Lynx.

Escapism deluxe!

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A lots of slightly strange characters that could be the suspect. Keeps you guessing till the end.

Who done it ?

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I have read many Victoria Holt books. Her mysteries are excellent. I figured out who the killer was but I could not nail down all the details of the motive and back story. Holt did a wonderful job making several characters look guilty. The romance was good without being nauseating. The lead female is strong but still feminine. Everything is balanced well.

Amazing mystery!

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Great narration, and a suspenseful story by the wonderful Victoria Holt. Her prose is so atmospheric ❤️One of my favorite authors.

❤️ Victoria Holt

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The story has a strong and well guided female lead. It’s creative and interesting. I love old gothic tales and this one was close. Great listen and many twisted plots.

Unique and interesting mystery, great read!

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The story was long and drawn out I thought and not very suspenseful . The voice acting good

This was lacking

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