Susanna is a wellversed writer of historical fiction, mystery as well as thrillers. I wanted to read other kearsley books and did not realize when i purchased sophias secret that it is just the english version of the winter sea. With all of kearsleys books, i kept having to remind myself to let go and just accept the story, however absurd i thought the paranormal element, but this was a step too far for me. I adore her historical romance books and bellewether was wonderful. Discover book depositorys huge selection of susanna kearsley books online. This was a typical kearsley novel, beautifully written with some time travel and romance. Susanna kearsleys latest masterpiece, bellewether, will draw you in and never let you go. Susanna kearsley books list of books by author susanna kearsley. Then i discovered this earlier book of hers published in 1998. In 2014, she received romance writers of americas rita award for best paranormal romance for the firebird.
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. Susanna kearsley interviewed by hea curator joyce lamb. I have just finished susanna kearsleys sophias secret. Moving between fastpaced modernday london and canada to the dangerous, doublecrossing streets of wartime lisbon, comes this thrilling mystery and intriguing love story from a brilliant new voice when an old man strikes up a conversation with her on the steps of st pauls and makes a mystifying mention of murder and an oddly familiar comment about her grandmother, kate murray is intrigued. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. Susanna kearsley is currently considered a single author. Jul 30, 2012 susanna kearsley interviewed by hea curator joyce lamb. Order of susanna kearsley books susanna kearsley is a canadian author of modern gothic novels that incorporate other genres including historical, romance and suspense. I am already a huge fan of susanna kearsley s book and thought i had read them all.
June 4, 20 nicola marters russian grandfather was tortured for his gift of psychometry, so shes hidden her own talent for years, but she may have to risk sharing it to help another. Every secret thing is a big, lush whirligig of a book, spanning decades and continentsthat is both pacey and credible emma coles plot snakes through time and countries with stunning alacrity and confidence. It was a geography lesson and a history lesson, not to mention telling the reader all about the political climate of the time. The tale revolves around carrie mclelland, an author who is writing a story about the period in scottish history which details attempts to put king james back on the throne in the early. Jun 12, 2017 kearsleys books are often hit or miss with me, but every secret thing falls pretty squarely in the middle. 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. Discount prices on books by susanna kearsley, including titles like bellewether. The winter sea was also published under the title of sophias secrets if you like susanna kearsley books, youll love jayne ann krentz. As a general rule i avoid books that are strictly romantic but if i have to claim a favorite romance author you bet im going to name susanna kearsley as it. Bellewether is the latest from the bestselling author of season of storms and mariana. I know eva, marg, teresa, jane, danielle, and lyn have all enjoyed her works. I was delighted to read susanna kearsley s book sophia s secret. The story is gothic in tone, with paranormal type events moving the plot along. The past and its bearing on the present is a familiar theme in her books.
Biography 17 jan 1966 popularly known as new york times bestselling canadian novelist, susanna kearsley also has the honour of being the recipient of rita award for best paranormal romance, the firebird. She resides east of toronto on the north shore of lake ontario. Under that title, it was shortlisted for the 2009 romantic novel of the year award. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Sophias secret, susanna kearsley my favourite books. I love susanna kearsleys books and have read them all. Jun 26, 2012 i long ago lost count of the number of bloggers who ive seen rave about the novels of susanna kearsley. Susanna kearsley primary author only author division.
In the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and s. Having had her book mariana republished, it has also been put into audiobook format along with a cinematic trailer. Sophias secret is available as an audio book from oakhill publishing. Susanna kearsley s latest masterpiece, bellewether, will draw you in and never let you go. Susanna kearsley audio books, best sellers, author bio. With such stellar recommendations from such trusted sources, i knew i had to try her for myself. I read everything susanna kearsley writes and when i found a new book by her i was excited and ordered it. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She has conned her way into oxfords bodleian library to read 17th century documents. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley, paperback barnes. I felt in the historical parts drawn to the couple who loved each other in spite of everything.
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. Shortlisted for the rna romantic novel of the year award. 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. She received the romance writers of america rita award for best paranormal romance for her work, the firebird, in 2014. I felt in the historical parts drawn to the couple who loved each other in. This book is also published in the uk as sophias secret. If you enjoy susanna kearsley s books then you will not want to miss her newest.
The rose garden training for dabwaha 2012 the sequel. Susanna kearsley was born in ontario, canada in 1966. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley, 9780749080785, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Carolyn mcclelland, a writer of historical novels, finds herself with a familiar enemy. Diana gabaldon in conversation with julie kosin random house open house duration. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley allison and busby. Kearsleys books are often hit or miss with me, but every secret thing falls pretty squarely in the middle. From the cornish coast, to an archaeological dig, to the windswept ruins of a scottish castle, collected together for the first time are three novels by bestselling author susanna kearsley. 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.
Susanna kearsley books list of books by author susanna. It is not rated as high on here as some of her others, but it. For printerfriendly lists of my books currently available to buy in the uk, canada, the usa. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Susanna kearsley has once again written a truly memorable book which has that frisson of the supernatural, without losing any of the believability of the story. Her awardwinning books have bemaurier, and diana gabaldon. I am already a huge fan of susanna kearsleys book and thought i had read them all. I had the good fortune to be born into a family of readersim still feeling fortunate, doing the thing i love best. Sep 22, 2008 i have just finished susanna kearsley s sophia s secret. Im not sure if a reader new to kearsley s style would have anticipated the twist at the end, but it seemed a bit obvious. 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.
Ive seen every secret thing on the shelf at the library and, even though i approve of the lack. Explore books by susanna kearsley with our selection at. Every secret thing was written under the pen name of emma cole, but has since been republished using her real name. Buy the winter sea by susanna kearsley online at alibris. History has all but forgotten the spring of 1708, when an invasion fleet of french and scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the exiled james stewart in scotland to reclaim his crown. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. 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. Sophias secret by susanna kearsley the bookaholics. Her awardwinning books have been translated into several languages. Feb 04, 2009 an extract from susanna kearsley s novel sophia s secret, which is shortlisted for the romantic novel of the year award. Whether youre looking for the story behind your favourite story, or wanting to see what im working on now, youll find it all here in these pages. Browse susanna kearsleys bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The susanna kearsley collection by susanna kearsley. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Cover of sophias secret read an extract of sophias secret. New york times and usa today bestselling author susanna kearnew york times and usa today bestselling author susanna kearsleys writing has been compared to mary stewart, daphne du sleys writing has been compared to mary stewart, daphne du maurier, and diana gabaldon. If you enjoy susanna kearsleys books then you will not want to miss her newest. Susanna kearsley has 18 books on goodreads with 444384 ratings. New york times and usa today bestselling author susanna kearnew york times and usa today bestselling author susanna kearsley s writing has been compared to mary stewart, daphne du sleys writing has been compared to mary stewart, daphne du maurier, and diana gabaldon. An enchanting, ethereal tale that bends time and place by kearsley, susanna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 2014, she received romance writers of america s rita award for best paranormal romance for the firebird. Writing continually as a child and throughout her teenage years, it wasnt until she was twentytwo that susanna kearsley completed her first book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the rose garden. She is an award winning author of historical fiction and mystery. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. An extract from susanna kearsleys novel sophias secret, which is shortlisted for the romantic novel of the year award. Im not sure if a reader new to kearsleys style would have anticipated the twist at the end, but it seemed a bit obvious. Susanna kearsley was a museum curator before she took the plunge and became a fulltime author.
Susanna kearsley books list of books by susanna kearsley. Her mother, a selfavowed fan of mary stewart, was to pass on her love of the author to her daughter, as her writing has played a huge part in inspiring kearsleys work. Although written by kearsley every secret thing has been published under the name emma cole as, unlike her other novels, there is no supernatural presence. 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.