Mariana
"Gosh. I loved everything about this book -- the setting, the characters, the plot, the dialogue, the denouement. You know how some books just grab you by the hair and don't let go until you reach their extremely satisfying conclusion? That wasMariana, for me." -Bookfoolery and Babble"The historical context, as always, is first-rate. You evoke the tone and rhythm of earlier speech without using dialect, and you demarcate the different eras' worldviews subtly, through language and characterization. And oh, that ending. It's why I read romance. Grade: A-. Recommended Read." -Dear Author"Susanna Kearsley is an impressive and detailed storyteller - I look forward to reading more of her books very soon. This is one that went above and beyond any and all expectations I had before starting." -Ageless Pages Reviews"I would highly recommend this book to romance lovers and paranormal romance lovers alike. It was a great lighthearted book that kept me on the edge of my seat; I didn't want to put it down." -Just Loomin' N' Readin'"I had a lot of fun reading this-and the romance was stunning." -Shelf Love"After readingMarianaI am officially a Susanna Kearsley fan! I will read anything she writes from now on.Marianawas such a beautiful, well-researched novel." -The Sweet Bookshelf"I loved everything about this book from the very beginning." -The Book Garden"Each page left me in anticipation of the next and I often had to force myself to put the book down. Kearsley has created a novel full of mystery, intrigue, and timeless romance. With unexpected twists and turns throughout, the ending was so unpredictable and surprising! And I admit, this one even evoked a few tears...in a very good way! I absolutely loved this novel and my overall rating is FIVE stars. Highly recommended." -A Novel Affair"I loved every minute of it, and even when I thought I knew what the ending was, Ms. Kearsley pulled the rug right out from under me. I did not see that coming, but I absolutely loved it. Bravo. I want more." -At Home with a Good Book and the Cat"Marianais a beautiful and poignant tale of lost love, haunting and humbling. Whether you believe in past lives or not, this tale will make you yearn for an experience like Julia Beckett's. Romantic, passionate, and bittersweet, this intelligent, tension-laden story will sweep you away." -HIstorical Novels Review--This text refers to thePaperbackedition.