The Shadow of the Lynx

By: Victoria Holt

Narrated by: Virginia Leishman

Best-selling author Victoria Holt is universally popular for her breathtaking works of romance and fiction. Filled with strong-willed characters and set in exotic historical eras, each of her books spins an unforgettable tale. The Shadow of the Lynx follows beautiful young Nora Tamasin as she leaves her home in Victorian England. Recently orphaned, she sails toward the untamed lands of gold-rush Australia. Her journey will take her to the Lynx: the man her father designated as her guardian before he died. Rich, powerful, and commanding, the Lynx is a man who can safeguard her finances, but cannot control her heart. More than 56 million of Victoria Holt’s books have been sold worldwide. She also writes under the pen names of Jean Plaidy and Philippa Carr. Through the lyrical voice of narrator Virginia Leishman, The Shadow of the Lynx richly captures all the nuances of a family’s tempestuous passion and thirst for power.

©1971 Victoria Holt (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC

Almost gave up, glad I didn’t!

At first the heroine seemed just too naive for too long. But then there were surprises. A decent listen.

Enjoyed it from beginning to end!

Absolutely enjoyed everything about the storyline and performance. How I wish audible had all of her books and not just in swedish.

Okay, I guess…

Although somewhat predictable, the premise of the story was interesting, for lack of a better word. If you like to read about overwhelming revenge and greed, this book would be to your liking. At times it was a bit redundant in characters, action, and dialogue. Most of the characters were incredibly weak-willed and unlikeable. It became a bit tedious and I found my mind wandering, but able to tune back in and still follow the storyline. The narration was okay. However, sometimes, particularly in dialogue, it was hard to distinguish between characters. The quality of the recording was quite poor. Throughout the entire audio book, there was a white noise in the background. I didn’t absolutely hate the book, but I was glad when it finally ended.

Terrific Romantic Adventure

Victoria Holt has such a gift for telling a story with style. This was like three books in one, with so many separate narratives which came together in the end. The section with Australia was so real, the descriptions made me feel like I was really there. The characters were very interesting and engaging. The narration was really nice as well. It’s a long story, but do keep listening, it all does come together pretty well in the end. Even still, I was left with a few unanswered questions though. I guess that gives a better sense of mystery to the story, with more still waiting to be discovered. Enjoy!

Oldie but good

I loved Victoria Holt novels as a teenager, and this was one of my favorites. The audible version is perfection. Lovely narration does justice to this wonderful romantic novel.