The Winter Sea
von Susanna Kearsley
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. But when bestselling author Carrie McClelland is drawn to the coastal town of Slains and decides to base her new historical novel there, it's an opportunity for the past to come to life. She focuses her story on the inhabitants of Slains Castle and decides to place one of her own ancestors - Sophia Paterson - into this Jacobite stronghold, through whom she can relate events. Her subsequent discovery that Sophia did indeed live at Slains Castle during the rebellion leads Carrie to realise that this story is not entirely her own and that inspiration is coming to her direct from the past. As Sophia's memories draw Carrie more deeply into the intrigue of 1708, she comes to realise that a hitherto unrealised bond with her ancestor is providing her with a direct window into the true events of the time. Mesmerising and meticulously researched, The Winter Sea is a haunting tale of two women's experiences of love, political intrigue and personal betrayal in two very different times.
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The Winter Sea
von Susanna Kearsley
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. But when bestselling author Carrie McClelland is drawn to the coastal town of Slains and decides to base her new historical novel there, it's an opportunity for the past to come to life. She focuses her story on the inhabitants of Slains Castle and decides to place one of her own ancestors - Sophia Paterson - into this Jacobite stronghold, through whom she can relate events. Her subsequent discovery that Sophia did indeed live at Slains Castle during the rebellion leads Carrie to realise that this story is not entirely her own and that inspiration is coming to her direct from the past. As Sophia's memories draw Carrie more deeply into the intrigue of 1708, she comes to realise that a hitherto unrealised bond with her ancestor is providing her with a direct window into the true events of the time. Mesmerising and meticulously researched, The Winter Sea is a haunting tale of two women's experiences of love, political intrigue and personal betrayal in two very different times.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(2)
Rezension von Deborah What a great book !!! I loved it .
Rezension von JulianeThis was a re-reading because I just got "The Firebird" and heard that it was kind of a sequel to this book. I read "The Winter Sea" over a year ago and forgot nearly everything. The only thing I could remember is that I loved the book. Not as much as my all-time-favourite "Mariana" but nevertheless it was another wonderful story by Susanne Kearsley. Well, now, after re-reading the book I love it even more. How could I forgot so much? This story is not only beautifully written, it is so well constructed - the details fit so well. The characters are great! Also, I love the "esoterical touch" in Susanna's books. The stories live in their own world, you travel through times, lifes and countries - it is comforting and a pleasure to read them. In this book you learn a lot about the history in England/Scotland, too. Well well, I can highly recommend this book and of course my favourite Kearsley novels "Mariana" and "Rosehill". Now I am looking forward to read "The Firebird" because I have already went through some pages and indeed recognised some names from this book. YAY!