Susanna kearsleys latest masterpiece, bellewether, will draw you in and never let you go. I found that right from the start l was drawn into the story and was soon enveloped into the dual stories full of danger, romance and historical brilliance. As the winter sea, the book was a finalist for a 2009 rita award for best novel with strong romantic elements. Susanna kearsley s books combine the magic of deborah harknesss times convert, the picturesque beauty of sarah maines women of the dunes, and the captivating mystery. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley, 9780749080785, available at. She resides east of toronto on the north shore of lake ontario. Susanna kearsley books list of books by author susanna. Sophia s secret by susanna kearsley 2008 0922 susanna kearsley on. Kate murray is a reporter working the case of a serial killer in london, far from her home in toronto where she lives with her grandmother. 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. Susanna kearsley, carolyn bonnyman, oakhill publishing ltd. For nearly 300 years, the mysterious journal of jacobite exile mary dundas has lain unreadits secrets safe from prying eyes. She is an award winning author of historical fiction and mystery.
Susanna kearsley when bestselling author carrie mcclelland visits the windswept ruins of slains castle, she is enchanted by the stark and beautiful scottish landscape. The susanna kearsley collection download ebook pdf, epub. 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. The area is strangely familiar to her, but she puts aside her faint sense of unease to begin her new novel, using the castle as her setting and one of her ancestors, sophia, as her heroine. I have just finished susanna kearsley s sophia s secret. I could have used my credit for buying another gemofaread. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley allison and busby. The winter sea by susanna kearsley is one of those books that is for the patient reader. When i saw sophias secret, i took the synopsis to mean that this was a sequel. In this clip she explains why this new book is her favourite. It was a geography lesson and a history lesson, not to mention telling the reader all about the political climate of the time. The highly anticipated, brandnew timeslip romance from new york times bestselling author susanna kearsley.
As the winter sea, the book was a finalist for a 2009 rita award for best novel with strong romantic elements sophia s secret is available as an audio book from oakhill publishing. Susanna kearsley is a canadian author of modern gothic novels that incorporate other genres including historical, romance and suspense. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley, 9780749080785, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The winter sea by susanna kearsley by sb sarah apr 26, 2011 at 7. Susanna kearsley was born in ontario, canada in 1966.
The winter sea was also published under the title of sophia s secrets if you like susanna kearsley books, youll love jayne ann krentz. The past and its bearing on the present is a familiar theme in her books. Sophias secret aka the winter sea by susanna kearsley. Im working to update the printerfriendly booklists for you. The winter sea slains, book 1 by susanna kearsley book cover, description. The highly anticipated, brand new timeslip romance from new york times bestselling author susanna kearsley. She won the prestigious catherine cookson fiction award for her novel mariana, and was shortlisted for the romantic novel of the year award for sophias secret. Every secret thing by emma cole susanna kearsley is an emotional roller coaster of book and i absolutely loved it.
I was immediately enveloped by the story and felt as if i was transported to scotland during the 1700 around the time of the jacobites, quite like. Below are all my books, in the order they were first published, and with the original covers they had in the country of first publication. This book is also published in the uk as sophia s 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. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley, paperback barnes. I had not read a book set in scotland before and was eager to get started on this novel after reading the. Susanna kearsley kearsley, susanna used books, rare books and new books. Bellewether is the latest from the bestselling author of season of storms and mariana. I already had bought the winter sea, which was an incredibly rich story, beautifully narrated. I read everything susanna kearsley writes and when i found a new book by her i was excited and ordered it. Aug 06, 2008 writer susanna kearsley talks with broadcaster ted barris about her book the winter sea sophia s secret in the u.
Writer susanna kearsley talks with broadcaster ted barris about her book the winter sea sophias secret in the u. Her writing is so beautiful and magical, it just sucks me in. Buy sophias secret by susanna kearsley online at alibris. Now, amateur codebreaker sara thomas has been hired by a oncefamous historian to crack the journals cipher. Feb 28, 2006 every secret thing by emma cole susanna kearsley is an emotional roller coaster of book and i absolutely loved it. But when i heard that mariana was being rereleased in the us, i couldnt resist pulling it out of my tbr. I like the way susanna kearsley focuses on a different character with each chapter, jumping back and forth in time. Feb 04, 2009 an extract from susanna kearsley s novel sophia s secret, which is shortlisted for the romantic novel of the year award. Sophias secret, susanna kearsley my favourite books. Susanna kearsley was a museum curator before she took the plunge and became a fulltime author.
Every secret thing was written under the pen name of emma cole, but has since been republished using her real name. She received the romance writers of america rita award for best paranormal romance for her work, the firebird, in 2014. Sophias secret aka the winter sea by susanna kearsley, narrated by carolyn bonnyman author. An older gentleman named andrew deacon approaches her, saying he has a story for her.
The highly anticipated, brand new timeslip romance from new york times bestselling author susanna kearsley for nearly 300 years, the mysterious journal of jacobite exile mary dundas has lain unreadits secrets safe from prying eyes. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. I feel it helps to build the atmosphere and tension. But as i read, it became very familiar to me and when i took a closer look at the back i found, in small print at the bottom of the back the words,previously published as the winter sea, which is the first book of hers i read and inspired me to become a fan. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. An extract from susanna kearsleys novel sophias secret, which is shortlisted for the romantic novel of the year award. This book also known as sophias secret in some countries, is my current favourite of all of susanna kearsleys books. Jul 31, 2008 writer susanna kearsley talks with broadcaster ted barris about her book the winter sea sophia s secret in the u. This book also known as sophia s secret in some countries, is my current favourite of all of susanna kearsley s books. For printerfriendly lists of my books currently available to buy in the uk, canada, the usa or germany, click the appropriate flag on the right. When i saw sophia s secret, i took the synopsis to mean that this was a sequel. A change of scenery leads her, and her book, in a whole new direction. After three hundred years, sophias secret must be told. The winter sea by susanna kearsley tune in tonight at 9pm eastern time, when well be discussing susanna kearsleys the winter sea or, if youre canadian, sophias secret.
Sophia s secret by kearsley, susanna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As sophia s memories draw carrie more deeply into the intrigue of 1708, she discovers a captivating love story lost in time. Now, carrie mcclelland hopes to turn that story into her next bestselling novel. Kearsley, susanna the winter sea susanna kearsley historical historical fiction romance. Mar 25, 2014 i read everything susanna kearsley writes and when i found a new book by her i was excited and ordered it. I have just finished susanna kearsleys sophias secret.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. After three hundred years, sophia s secret must be told. 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. Susanna kearsleys books combine the magic of deborah harknesss times convert, the picturesque beauty of sarah maines women of the dunes, and the captivating mystery. I could have used my credit for buying another gemofa. Susanna kearsley, 43, always knew she wanted to be an author and even swapped her job as a curator in a museum to be a waitress so she would have more time to write. Buy sophia s secret by susanna kearsley online at alibris.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As sophias memories draw carrie more deeply into the intrigue of 1708, she discovers a captivating love story lost in time. Sophias secret by kearsley, susanna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cover of sophias secret read an extract of sophias secret. Aug 10, 2012 sophias secret aka the winter sea by susanna kearsley, narrated by carolyn bonnyman author. Sophias secret is available as an audio book from oakhill publishing.
I was delighted to read susanna kearsley s book sophia s secret. I had the good fortune to be born into a family of readersim still feeling fortunate, doing the thing i love best. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley the bookaholics. It is a really beautiful story, very well written and researched by susanna. Discover book depositorys huge selection of susanna kearsley books online. The winter sea was also published under the title of sophias secrets if you like susanna kearsley books, youll love jayne ann. In 2014, she received romance writers of americas rita award for. Eva ward is a modern woman thrown back three centuries to 1715 only to find that might be exactly where she belongs.
I picked up this book because i thought it would also contain a paranormal element. In this clip she talks about using real people from history as characters. Settling herself in the shadow of slains castle, she creates a heroine named for. 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. When bestselling author carrie mcclelland visits the windswept ruins of slains castle, she is enchanted by the stark and beautiful scottish landscape.
Ive become a susanna kearsley fan and when i had a choice of reading the iron duke meljean brook or sophias secret both of which i have in print i decided to read both at once and downloaded the. Having had her book mariana republished, it has also been put into audiobook format along with a cinematic trailer. Susanna kearsley s latest masterpiece, bellewether, will draw you in and never let you go. I was delighted to read susanna kearsleys book sophias secret.
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. Click download or read online button to get the susanna kearsley collection book now. Sep 22, 2008 i read everything susanna kearsley writes and when i found a new book by her i was excited and ordered it. I was really annoyed to find that this was exactly the same book word for word, only by a different narrator. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Buy sophias secret by susanna kearsley from waterstones today. The highly anticipated, brandnew timeslip romance from new york times bestselling author susanna kearsley for nearly 300 years, the mysterious journal of jacobite exile mary dundas has lain unreadits secrets safe from prying eyes. Sep 22, 2008 sophia s secret by susanna kearsley, 9780749080785, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.