On the Night of the Seventh Moon by Holt, Victoria, Carr, Philippa, Plaidy, Jean, Hibbert, Eleanor(November 1, 1972) Hardcover [Hardcover] Holt, Victoria

Description

Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Book has a slight bend to it. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This vintage hardcover edition of “On the Night of the Seventh Moon” is a captivating work of historical fiction by the renowned author Victoria Holt, renowned for her Gothic romance novels set in the past. Published in 1972, this book transports readers to the atmospheric world of 19th-century England, where a young governess finds herself embroiled in a web of secrets and intrigue.

Holt, whose real name was Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert, was a master of creating rich, detailed settings and complex characters that resonated with readers. Her novels often explored themes of love, betrayal, and the constraints faced by women in bygone eras. “On the Night of the Seventh Moon” is a prime example of her skill in crafting suspenseful narratives that blend romance with elements of mystery and the supernatural.

Despite the wear and tear on this particular copy, it remains a cherished find for collectors of Holt’s works and fans of historical fiction alike. The enduring appeal of her novels lies in their ability to transport readers to another time and place, offering a glimpse into the lives and challenges of women in the past while delivering an engaging, page-turning story.