As the winter sea, the book was a finalist for a 2009 rita award for best novel with strong romantic elements. The winter sea by susanna kearsley 2010, paperback for sale. Sep 14, 2015 written by susanna kearsley, the winter sea is a work of historical fiction that moves between two storiesthat of carrie mclelland, a canadian author living in scotland while she writes a novel about the failed attempt to return james stewart to the scottish throne in 1708, and that of sophia paterson, an ancestor of carries who is also a. Search hello select your address select your address. Meanwhile, two clever women are doing their part in a beautiful castle by the sea to ensure the future of their homeland. In the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and s. Powerful atmospheric enthralling simply mesmerizing the winter sea best books youll read this year. 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. In 2014, she received romance writers of americas rita award for.
It reminded me of the history and amazement of diana gabaldons outlander series and also of elizabeth erskines lady of hay in parts. The winter sea is a difficult tale to describe, but kearsleys prose will have readers enamored from the first page itself. 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. 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. Writer, carrie mcclelland is uncannily drawn to the northern scottish town of cruden bay, home to a ruined castle known as slains castle the castle was also the inspiration for bram stokers dracula.
The winter sea susanna kearsley 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. In the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and scottish soldiers. Below is a list of susanna kearsleys books in order of when they were. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Why might susanna kearsley have utilized a storywithina story device rather than use a straightforward telling of a historical novel. The winter sea kindle edition by kearsley, susanna. Susanna kearsley became a published author in 1993 with undertow. But when i heard that mariana was being rereleased in the us, i couldnt resist pulling it out of my tbr. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2008, and was written by susanna kearsley. In 2014, she received romance writers of america s rita award for best paranormal romance for the firebird. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are carrie mcclelland, sophia. When carrie stumbles across the ruins of slains castle, she.
Apr 03, 2012 ive been on a susanna kearsley glomming excursion since reading winter sea last year, and havent had any regrets yet. Also consider these litlovers talking points to help get a discussion started for the winter sea. Lifts readers straight into another time and place to smell the sea, feel the castle walls, see history and sense every emotion. Written by susanna kearsley, the winter sea is a work of historical fiction that moves between two storiesthat of carrie mclelland, a canadian author living in scotland while she writes a novel about the failed attempt to return james stewart to the scottish throne in 1708, and that of sophia paterson, an ancestor of carries who is also a. Buy the winter sea by susanna kearsley online at alibris. 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 book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 527 pages and is available in hardcover format. The winter sea by susanna kearsley overdrive rakuten. The winter sea by susanna kearsley is one of those books that is for the patient reader. Sometimes an author catches lightning in a bottle, and susanna kearsley has done just that. Apr 26, 2011 the winter sea by susanna kearsley is one of those books that is for the patient reader. The publisher calls this a hauntingly beautiful tale of love and time travel. The winter sea by susanna kearsley, paperback barnes. This book the winter sea was absolutely remarkable and i loved it.
Susanna kearsley books list of books by author susanna. The winter sea by susanna kearsley in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. 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. Buy a cheap copy of the winter sea book by susanna kearsley. Oct 26, 2015 the winter sea by susanna kearsley in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. That is the question that susanne kearsley explores in her book the winter sea. Apr 12, 2014 the winter sea is a difficult tale to describe, but kearsley s prose will have readers enamored from the first page itself. Singletitles susanna kearsleys 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. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are carrie mcclelland, sophia paterson. Dec 01, 2010 the winter sea is one of those novels that a reader doesnt come across too often.
If you are a susanna kearsley fan, please do yourself a favor and read this book. The winter sea by susanna kearsley, 97814022476, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the winter sea, susanna kearsley pulls off a similar feat, and i suspect fans of barbara michaels or mary stewart will enjoy this one. What does the character of carrie mcclelland, as a writer, add to the story. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the winter sea. The winter sea by susanna kearsley and publisher sourcebooks landmark. I read this after you all named kearsley another author worth binge reading. When she can no longer tell the difference between today and centuries ago. Under that title, it was shortlisted for the 2009 romantic novel of the year award. The winter sea by susanna kearsley modern mrs darcy.
Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Other books in 20 books to cozy up with this winter peace like a river. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This book is also published in the uk as sophias secret. In the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the exiled james. 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. It has a contemporary storyline which alternates by chapters with a romance plot set in scotland in the early 18th century. 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 winter sea slains, book 1 by susanna kearsley book cover, description, publication history. 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 exiled james stewart in scotland to reclaim his crown.
As the winter sea, the book was a finalist for a 2009 rita award for best novel with strong romantic elements sophias secret is available as an audio book from oakhill publishing. Susanna kearsley s the winter sea, is a darn good read. The winter sea i have not read any of susanna kearsleyss books before. The winter sea susanna kearsley, 2008 sourcebooks 544 pp. 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. Meanwhile, two clever women are doing their part in a beautiful castle. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The winter sea susanna kearsley in the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the exiled james stewart.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the winter sea. Apr 29, 2012 that is the question that susanne kearsley explores in her book the winter sea. Now, carrie mcclelland hopes to turn that story into her next bestselling novel. In the spring of 1708, an invading jacobite fleet of french and scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the exiled james stewart in. Susanna kearsley books list of books by author susanna kearsley.
Having had her book mariana republished, it has also been put into audiobook format along with a cinematic trailer. I would say winter sea is probably my favorite though maybe its because you dont forget your first. Dec 01, 2010 the winter sea ebook written by susanna kearsley. Susanna kearsley is a canadian author of modern gothic novels that incorporate other genres including historical, romance and suspense. Author carrie mcclelland lives in france and has been working on her latest work of historical fiction, focusing on nathaniel hooke and his plan to help put the stewarts back on the throne of scotland in 1708. Click to read more about the winter sea by susanna kearsley. The winter sea by susanna kearsley 2010, paperback for. 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 kearsleys the winter sea, is a darn good read. The winter sea 97814022476, 9781402261084 vitalsource.
The winter sea is difficult to slot into a romance subgenre. She resides east of toronto on the north shore of lake ontario. Free download or read online the winter sea pdf epub book. The winter sea is one of those novels that a reader doesnt come across too often. Sophias secret is available as an audio book from oakhill publishing. Pdf the winter sea book by susanna kearsley free download. The winter sea ebook by susanna kearsley rakuten kobo. Following a young author, carrie, as she embarks into depths of scotland seeking inspiration for her latest novel, the winter sea is part fiction, part history, and part some other genre entirely.
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