“Dynamic and captivating…I couldn’t put it down.” San Jose Examiner “Tread lightly, she is near.” Julia Beckett believes in destiny, settling into her rustic new home, Julia encounters haunting remnants of a beautiful young woman who lived and loved there centuries ago. It’s seems Mariana has been waiting for Julia. Praise for New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Winter Sea “A deeply … bestseller The Winter Sea
“A deeply engaging romance and a compelling historical noveL. Susanna Kearsley has written a marvelous book.” Bernard Cornwell, bestselling author of The Burning Land
“A creative tour de force. Sometimes an author catches lightning in a botde, and Susanna Kearsley has done just that.” New York Journal of Books
“Richly rewarding … A beautifully written book … to be read carefully and savored. The contemporary and historical contexts are carefully delineated and rich with texture and detail.” Dear Author
Praise for The Rose Garden
“A magical, not to be missed read.” RT Book Reviews Top Pick, 4 1/2stars
“MasterfuL.Kearsley beautifully evokes the wild landscapes and history of Cornwall.” Publishers Weekly”
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A hauntingly original treat with unpredictable reincarnation plot twists I loved!
When reading a praiseful post on another book by Kearsley, I was reminded on this first one that I read : I was no fan of time travel narratives, yet this was so engagingly written and researched that I couldn’t go to sleep without finishing it (and no regrets over being a zombie the day after, it was worth it!) With an eye for countless details …
I am not a great fan of time-travel tales, but “MARIANA”, by Susanna Kearsley, got better and better as the story developed. I am now a great fan of Susanna Kearsley! I was involved with the characters and could have continued to read more about how their lives unfolded. The strong first-person narrative propelled the reincarnated romance to a …
This was the first book I read by the author. I couldn’t put this book down once I’d started it and I’d finished it in a day. It’s a beautiful story and the characters stay with you after it’s finished
Loved it!! Couldn’t put it down.
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I loved this book…such a great love story.
A haunting and superbly written paranormal romance! MARIANA by Susanna Kearsley may have paranormal elements in the form of time travel and ghosts, but it’s written so flawlessly that one minute the reader is in the present-day and the next they are transported back to the 17th-century with Mariana. I’ll say right off that I’m not usually a fan of …
A captivating story told with skill and imagination. An ending I did not expect but found myself wanting without knowing why. I wanted to live in this village and believe in reincarnation. I wanted to trust fate and drink beer with people I used to know, in another time.
A true action packed collection of thrillers. An exciting read as you follow Sol and Jezzie’s evolution into combat marines. Learn their backstories and watch their characters grow. A very creative and inspirational journey.
5 Stars
I loved it
Wow! This was my first Kearsley but certainly won’t be my last.
SPOILER!!! I haven’t read many books involving reincarnation, but this one was very well done. Kearsley writes with an eye to atmosphere, and she kept me on the edge of my seat with it until the denouement.
And while yes, I had guessed certain twists/outcomes, I was never bored or …
From the first page until I closed the book, it was a whirlwind to read.
An intriguing whimsical, challengingly mysterious, action and intelectually challenging book. it is! The characters who one feels are true people in one’s real life, continue to surprise.
Once again, Ms Kearsley delivers a brilliant tale that fascinates and challenges the …
Julia first discovered “her house” when she was five years old. Her family was returning from a vacation, took a new route, and became lost. She saw the gray house, and just said, “That is my house.” Years later, when she and her brother were returning from a vacation, the same thing happened, and she saw “her” house, again, and recognized it …
This was a wonderful read, a bit of romance and mystery, as Julia Beckett, slip back and forth from present day into a previous life. Through reincarnation, Julia /Mariana’s world is a fascinating story to follow. Great characters, and great plot.
Fantastic book. This author is GREAT. I’ve read several of her books. This was a good one but not the best.
I read this book every spare minute I had. Couldn’t wait to see what happened next. It’s a time travel book but the best one I have ever read. It’s got romance, mystery and suspense. Also educational. Highly recommended
any of Ms. Kearsley’s are wonderful, but start with Mariana and go from there. I have all of her books.
This was an enthralling read! I love how Kearsley’s stories play with the paranormal and intuition. I’ve never believed in the concept of past lives or perhaps I should say I never understood it. But Mariana’s story turned out to be a rather compelling argument. I loved figuring out who the present day characters were in their past lives! And I …
Love it!