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The story of an epic love that transcends both time and place from an award-winning author. "A deeply engaging romance and a compelling historical novel . . . Susanna Kearsley has written a marvelous book."--Bernard Cornwell.Book Synopsis
A NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER
"I've loved every one of Susanna's books She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters--sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go "--DIANA GABALDON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlander
A hauntingly beautiful tale of love that transcends time: an American writer travels to Scotland to craft a novel about the Jacobite Rebellion, only to discover her own ancestral memories of that torrid moment in Scottish history...
In the spring of 1708, an invading Jacobite fleet of French and Scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the exiled James Stewart in Scotland to reclaim his crown. When young Sophia Paterson travels to Slains Castle by the sea, she finds herself in the midst of the dangerous intrigue.
Now, Carrie McClelland hopes to turn that story into her next bestselling novel. Settling herself in the shadow of that historic Scottish castle, she starts to write. But when she discovers her novel is more fact than fiction, Carrie wonders if she might be the only living person who knows the truth--the ultimate betrayal--that happened all those years ago.
A sweeping historical fantasy of love, danger, and time travel, Susanna Kearsley masterfully weaves Scotland's past into Carrie's present in this stunning book.
Also by Susanna Kearsley:
The Rose Garden
Mariana
The Shadowy Horses
The Firebird
The Splendour Falls
Season of Storms
A Desperate Fortune
Named of the Dragon
Belleweather
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A beautiful work of historical fiction . - Rundpinne A breathtaking novel... Kearsley's writing style beautifully spells out the mood for this novel. - Luxury Reading A creative tour de force... Brilliant! - New York Journal of Books A perfect blend of romance, real history and what if... - At Home with a Good Book and the Cat A well written, engaging historical novel with a dash of romance... it's a page turner. - A Work in Progress A wonderful book to escape into for a couple of days with fabulous characters, and an engaging story. - In Spring it is the Dawn An excellent time-travel story with alternating chapters set in modern time and in the past. I would definitely recommend this book to those who love an epic story rich in historical detail. - In the Hammock Beautiful, clear writing, a believable storyline, adventure and romance. - Bookfoolery and Babble From the moment I picked up this novel I was intoxicated by the idea of finding not just a muse but true love by pure accident.. A book not to be missed. - Pencil Pushers and Ink Splotches I loved The Winter Sea. It drew me in from the start and I found myself reading faster and faster just to find out what would happen next... - Starting Fresh Kearsley's novel is highly reminiscent of Barbara Erskine's Lady of Hay and Mary Stewart's works: evocative novels that lift readers straight into another time and place to smell the sea, feel the castle walls, see history and sense every emotion. These are marks of a fantastic storyteller. 4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick of the Month - RT Book Reviews Reading this book was pure magic. - Queen of Happy Endings Scotland past and present comes vividly alive in this superior piece of historical fiction - the rugged countryside, salty sea air and rich heritage are the perfect setting for this tale of love, loss and destiny. - Thoughts From Lady Tess Skillful writing and research... Readers will not be disappointed in Sophia's enthralling story. Highly recommended. - Historical Novels Review The Winter Sea is a beautiful story... It will transport you to another time and place. - A Buckeye Girl Reads The rich history and the historical aspect of this novel made it a book that was hard to put down. - The Romance Studio The story was deliciously romantic and the writing style matched the brooding, haunting tale very well. Definitely well worth reading! - All About Romance This book has everything: historical romance, contemporary romance, rebellion, tragedy. All the good stuff... A+ storytelling! - Readin' and Dreamin' This is historical fiction at its best! - Library of Clean Reads Vivid... One of those books that you remember long after the last page has been turned. - Debbie's Book BagAbout The Author
Susanna Kearsley's writing has been compared to Mary Stewart, Daphne Du Maurier, and Diana Gabaldon. Her books have been translated into several languages, selected for the Mystery Guild, condensed for Reader's Digest, and optioned for film. She lives in Canada near the shores of Lake Ontario.
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