The giver quartet by lois lowry the winter sea by susanna kearsley. New york times, usa today, and globe and mail bestselling author susanna kearsley is a former museum curator who loves restoring the lost voices of real people to the page, interweaving romance and historical intrigue with modern adventure. I had not read a book set in scotland before and was eager to get started on this novel after reading the fascinating blurb. Dec 01, 2010 the winter sea is one of those novels that a reader doesnt come across too often. The winter sea is one of those novels that a reader doesnt come across too often. They are all standalones, but youll recognize the roman soldiers from this one in the winter sea and robbie from this book appears all grown up in the firebird. The winter sea by susanna kearsley in the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the. What does the character of carrie mcclelland, as a writer, add to the story. Every secret thing was written under the pen name of emma cole, but has since been republished using her real name.
In 2014, she received romance writers of americas rita award for. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The shadowy horses by susanna kearsley stacys books. Susanna kearsley is a canadian author of modern gothic novels that incorporate other genres including historical, romance and suspense. The winter sea by susanna kearsley 2010, paperback for. A friend recommended this book to me knowing that i have scottish ancestry and love to read and write historical fiction. The winter sea book by susanna kearsley thriftbooks. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2008, and was written by susanna kearsley. Buy a cheap copy of the winter sea book by susanna kearsley. Mar 24, 2008 susanna kearsley s the winter sea, is a darn good read.
When bestselling author carrie mcclelland visits the ruins of slains castle in scotland to research her new book, she is unprepared for the magnetic pull the local area has on her. The winter sea is difficult to slot into a romance subgenre. This book the winter sea was absolutely remarkable and i loved it. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 527 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Pdf the winter sea book by susanna kearsley free download. This book is also published in the uk as sophias secret under that title, it was shortlisted for the 2009 romantic novel of the year award. Below is a list of susanna kearsleys books in order of when they were. Powerful atmospheric enthralling simply mesmerizing the winter sea best books youll read this year. 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. Aug 02, 20 the winter sea by susanna kearsley posted on august 2, 20 by shelleybean1 ok, i know ive been on a susanna kearsley kick lately, but this cover is sooo pretty. The winter sea kindle edition by kearsley, susanna. Susanna kearsley s obvious love of history is infectious. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apr 29, 2012 overall this was a intriguing book, it snuck up on me and surprised me, sinking its claws in to my heart and not letting go until the last page. The winter sea slains, book 1 by susanna kearsley book cover, description, publication history. The winter sea is a solid, historically replete novel featuring everything ive come to expect and admire from writer susanna kearsley. Sep 19, 2018 that ends up being the case here, as the novelwithinanovel that is sophias story is far more interesting than carries plotline.
Sometimes an author catches lightning in a bottle, and susanna kearsley has done just that. The winter sea by susanna kearsley reading guidebook club. Free download or read online the winter sea pdf epub book. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are carrie mcclelland, sophia paterson. Carrie settles into the shadow of slains castle in scotland, creates a heroine named for one of her own ancestors, and starts to write about the jacobite invasion of 1708.
The winter sea was also published under the title of sophias secrets. Kearsley expertly tells it, reminds me of ciji wares a cottage by the sea. The winter sea by susanna kearsley, 97814022476, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the winter sea. Introduction powerful, atmospheric, enthralling, and simply mesmerizing, the winter sea is one of the best books youll read this year. The winter sea susanna kearsley its the 1700s in scotland, and king james iii is hiding out in france, biding his time until he can return and reclaim the throne from england. Susanna kearsley became a published author in 1993 with undertow. The winter sea by susanna kearsley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sophias secret is available as an audio book from oakhill publishing.
Beloved new york times bestselling author susanna kearsley delivers a riveting novel that deftly intertwines the tales of two women, divided by centuries and forever changed by a clash of love and fate. Well it means that the book is about a successful historical fiction novelist, carrie mcclelland, who decides to write her next novel using one of her ancestors as the persona for the novel. Oct 26, 2015 the winter sea by susanna kearsley in doc, fb2, txt download e book. Apr 28, 2009 susanna kearsley s the winter sea, is a darn good read. Archaeologist verity grey has been drawn to the dark legends of the scottish borderlands in search of the truth buried in a rocky field by the sea. Other honors include finaling for the uks romantic novel of the year award. The bestselling, hauntingly beautiful tale of love across time, from new york times bestselling author susanna kearsley in spring 1708, a fleet of french and scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in bringing exiled king james back to scotland to reclaim his crown. Susanna kearsley books list of books by author susanna.
The winter sea i have not read any of susanna kearsleyss books before. The winter sea by susanna kearsley 2010, paperback for sale. From the opening pages, her words flow like that of an old friend, lulling the reader into a comfortable sense of satisfaction that has one wishing that as the pages turn, more pages will mysteriously appear to allow this particular treat to be savored longer. Powerful, atmospheric, enthralling, and simply mesmerizing, the winter sea is one of the best books youll read this year. It reminded me of the history and amazement of diana gabaldons outlander series and also of elizabeth erskines lady of hay in parts. In the winter sea, kearsley explains the jacobite uprising in a way that a normal person who knows nothing about the period could understand.
The winter sea will appeal in spades to fans of mary stewart and diana gabaldon. Having had her book mariana republished, it has also been put into audiobook format along with a cinematic trailer. The winter sea by susanna kearsley is one of those books that is for the patient reader. Why might susanna kearsley have utilized a storywithina story device rather than use a straightforward telling of a historical novel. Dec 01, 2010 the winter sea ebook written by susanna kearsley. Other books in 20 books to cozy up with this winter peace like a river. That ends up being the case here, as the novelwithinanovel that is sophias story is far more interesting than carries plotline. Realistic characters you grow to like and relate to. Meanwhile, two clever women are doing their part in a beautiful castle by the sea to ensure the future of their homeland. Sep 22, 2008 the winter sea by susanna kearsley really seemed like a book i would love as it dealt with a part of scottish history that i was not familiar with. In the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the. The winter sea by susanna kearsley the adventures of an. Published first published september 22nd 2008 asin b004w03x7q. Susanna kearsleys writing has been compared to mary stewart, daphne du maurier, and diana gabaldon.
An understated love story without gratuitous sex or cheesy dialog. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the winter sea. Dec 01, 2010 susanna kearsley s the winter sea, is a darn good read. Kearsley, for the last two or three years readers have been recommending your novels, but theyve havent been easily available in the us. Click to read more about the winter sea by susanna kearsley. She resides east of toronto on the north shore of lake ontario. I fell in love with susanna kearsley s storytelling with the winter sea which connected to the firebird which is connected to this one.
Expected within, susanna kearsley has hinted that there will be elements of timetravel featuring a woman sharing a house with a gentleman from the 1700s. For nearly three hundred years, the cryptic journal of mary dundas has kept its secrets. The rose garden a desperate fortune the firebird praise for rita nominee, the winter sea. The story itself, along with the unhurried and fluid way ms. Eva ward is a modern woman thrown back three centuries to 1715 only to find that might be exactly where she belongs. This book is also published in the uk as sophias secret. The winter sea 97814022476 by kearsley, susanna and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Apr 26, 2011 the winter sea by susanna kearsley is one of those books that is for the patient reader. I think kearsley even began to understand that, since after the winter sea hits the halfway mark less and less time is devoted to carries narrative. In the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the exiled james. As the winter sea, the book was a finalist for a 2009 rita award for best novel with strong romantic elements. See all books authored by susanna kearsley, including the winter sea, and mariana, and more on. Buy the winter sea by susanna kearsley online at alibris.
The winter sea by susanna kearsley, paperback barnes. In the winter sea, susanna kearsley mixes several genres utilizing a parallel storytelling that i happen to love. In 2014, she received romance writers of america s rita award for best paranormal romance for the firebird. The winter sea is an acknowledgement that so many of us are. So when i saw that one of them was being published here, i jumped at the chance to read it. Under that title, it was shortlisted for the 2009 romantic novel of the year award. Susanna kearsley the invincible ninth roman legion marches from york to fight the northern tribes. Lifts readers straight into another time and place to smell the sea, feel the castle walls, see history and sense every emotion. Susanna kearsley s the winter sea, is a darn good read. In the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and s. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Meanwhile, two clever women are doing their part in a beautiful castle by the sea. Her books, published in translation in more than 20 countries. An intriguing storyline that maintains its voice and consistancy throughout. The winter sea by susanna kearsley the past wont let you forget. The winter sea susanna kearsley, 2008 sourcebooks 544 pp. But when i heard that mariana was being rereleased in the us, i couldnt resist pulling it out of my tbr. Susanna kearsley born in brantford, ontario is a new york times bestselling canadian novelist of historical fiction and mystery, as well as thrillers under the pen name emma cole. The winter sea by susanna kearsley modern mrs darcy. Also consider these litlovers talking points to help get a discussion started for the winter sea. Singletitles susanna kearsley s obvious love history infectious winter acknowledgement that many haunted deeds ancestors perhaps literally gail andersondargatz international bestselling author recipe bees history forgotten spring 1708 invading.
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