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A review by anyacrittenton
The Devil On Horseback by Victoria Holt
3.0
I have such a fondness for this ridiculous gothic romance. It's not always great, but I adore the protagonist - pragmatic, Englishwoman Minella, and I wouldn't be me if I didn't get all weak in the knees for the arrogant and mysterious Comte.
Yes, maybe there are some... slightly problematic elements with the appeal of characters like the Comte given his inherent power and class positioning over Minella but I can both recognize that and still love some good ol' fashioned gothic romance and that's exactly what I choose to do.
Yes, maybe there are some... slightly problematic elements with the appeal of characters like the Comte given his inherent power and class positioning over Minella but I can both recognize that and still love some good ol' fashioned gothic romance and that's exactly what I choose to do.