Susanna Kearsley

"Charming... Four interconnected visits to a world of danger, wit, beauty and genuine romance. Treat yourself!"—ANNE PERRY, internationally bestselling authorA stellar line-up of historical mystery novelists weaves the tale of a priceless and cursed gold watch as it passes through time wreaking havoc from one owner to another. As the hours and years pass, the characters are irrevocably linked by fate, each playing a key role in breaking the curse and destroying the watch once and for all.From 1733 Italy to Edinburgh in 1831 to a series of chilling murders in 1870 London, and a lethal game of revenge decades later, the watch touches lives with misfortune, until it comes into the reach of one young woman who might be able to stop it for good.As much a book of curses as a book of destinies, The Deadly Hours is a breathtaking anthology rich with atmosphere and intrigue that encapsulates the exquisite destruction, heartbreak, and redemption wrought by fate.This outstanding collaboration of authors includes:Susanna Kearsley - New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of compelling time slip fiction.C.S. Harris - USA Today bestselling author of the Sebastian St. Cyr Regency mystery series.Anna Lee Huber - award-winning author of the national bestselling Lady Darby Mysteries.Christine Trent - author of the Lady of Ashes Victorian mystery series.More praise for The Deadly Hours:"A fantastic read."—Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author"What a treat!"—Victoria Thompson, USA Today bestselling author

An enchanting, timeless tale of forbidden love, treachery and secrets of the past, set in the modern day and Wiltshire in 1665.

For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly rivalry and intrigueâ?¦

"A tempest of treachery and romance." --Entertainment Weekly"I've loved every one of Susanna's books She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters--sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go "--Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of OutlanderNew York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author Susanna Kearsley explores romance, court alliances, and the limits of one's duty in this rich story of an honorable man in service to a treacherous king, and the mission that brings him to love and his true calling.It is the year 1613, and King James is sending his messenger Andrew Logan into Scotland with secret orders to arrest Sir David Moray, close friend and advisor of the late Prince Henry. Secrets are second nature to Andrew, who must hide his Second Sight to stay alive. Joined by a court scrivener and the scrivener's spirited daughter Phoebe, Andrew slowly untangles the true purpose of his mission--to frame Sir David for Prince Henry's murder. But Andrew is unwilling to betray an innocent man.Phoebe Westaway dislikes Andrew, and their history makes it hard for her to trust him. But as their journey draws them deeper into the dark web of court intrigue, Phoebe begins to suspect that she might have more need of the King's Messenger and his unusual gifts than she could ever have foreseen.More praise for Susanna Kearsley: "I loved the story. Couldn't put it down. It was thoroughly researched and told with brilliantly compelling authenticity." --Barbara Erskine for The King's Messenger"Susanna Kearsley just keeps getting better and better " --Lauren Willig

"A tempest of treachery and romance." --Entertainment Weekly"I've loved every one of Susanna's books She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters--sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go "--Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of OutlanderNew York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author Susanna Kearsley explores romance, court alliances, and the limits of one's duty in this rich story of an honorable man in service to a treacherous king, and the mission that brings him to love and his true calling.It is the year 1613, and King James is sending his messenger Andrew Logan into Scotland with secret orders to arrest Sir David Moray, close friend and advisor of the late Prince Henry. Secrets are second nature to Andrew, who must hide his Second Sight to stay alive. Joined by a court scrivener and the scrivener's spirited daughter Phoebe, Andrew slowly untangles the true purpose of his mission--to frame Sir David for Prince Henry's murder. But Andrew is unwilling to betray an innocent man.Phoebe Westaway dislikes Andrew, and their history makes it hard for her to trust him. But as their journey draws them deeper into the dark web of court intrigue, Phoebe begins to suspect that she might have more need of the King's Messenger and his unusual gifts than she could ever have foreseen.More praise for Susanna Kearsley: "I loved the story. Couldn't put it down. It was thoroughly researched and told with brilliantly compelling authenticity." --Barbara Erskine for The King's Messenger"Susanna Kearsley just keeps getting better and better " --Lauren Willig

"A tempest of treachery and romance." --Entertainment Weekly"I've loved every one of Susanna's books She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters--sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go "--Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of OutlanderNew York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author Susanna Kearsley explores romance, court alliances, and the limits of one's duty in this rich story of an honorable man in service to a treacherous king, and the mission that brings him to love and his true calling.It is the year 1613, and King James is sending his messenger Andrew Logan into Scotland with secret orders to arrest Sir David Moray, close friend and advisor of the late Prince Henry. Secrets are second nature to Andrew, who must hide his Second Sight to stay alive. Joined by a court scrivener and the scrivener's spirited daughter Phoebe, Andrew slowly untangles the true purpose of his mission--to frame Sir David for Prince Henry's murder. But Andrew is unwilling to betray an innocent man.Phoebe Westaway dislikes Andrew, and their history makes it hard for her to trust him. But as their journey draws them deeper into the dark web of court intrigue, Phoebe begins to suspect that she might have more need of the King's Messenger and his unusual gifts than she could ever have foreseen.More praise for Susanna Kearsley: "I loved the story. Couldn't put it down. It was thoroughly researched and told with brilliantly compelling authenticity." --Barbara Erskine for The King's Messenger"Susanna Kearsley just keeps getting better and better " --Lauren Willig

Efteråret 1707: Skotland står på tærsklen til en ny æra, og gamle fjender tvinges til at finde fælles fodslag i modstanden mod unionen med England. Midt i denne kaotiske tid træder den unge enke Lily Aitcheson frem med et desperat ønske: at få udbetalt sin afdøde mands løn, så hun kan sikre sin fremtid. Men hendes bøn mødes med modstand, og efterforskeren Adam Williamson får til opgave at afdække sandheden bag hendes begæring. Han har kun få dage til at finde ud af, om hun taler sandt – eller om hans egne følelser for Lily kan have forblændet ham og risikerer at sætte alt over styr. Mens oprøret ulmer i Edinburghs gader, og franskmændene planlægger en invasion, søger byens borgere at overkomme en endnu større udfordring – at overleve de dybe sår, som den katastrofale Darien-ekspedition otte år forinden har efterladt i deres liv. Svundne dage er en fortælling om kærlighed, loyalitet og svig i en tid, hvor Skotlands fremtid står på spil. Dette tredje og sidste bind i Skotlandstrilogien er en rejse tilbage i tiden til de skæbnesvangre 1690’ere og ind i hemmelighederne bag Moray- og Graeme-slægternes tumultariske fortid.

For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly rivalry and intrigueâ?¦

Kunsthandleren Nicola Marter er født med en helt særlig evne. Når hun rører ved en genstand, kan hun se dens fortid. Hun har dog altid set sig nødsaget til at holde evnen skjult for andre. Da en fattig ung kvinde dukker op på Nicolas arbejde med henblik på at sælge et unikt træskærerarbejde og hævder, at det engang har tilhørt kejserinde Katarina af Rusland, står Nicola i et dilemma. For Nicolas arbejdsgiver er overbevist om, at skulpturen kendt som ‘Ildfuglen’ er værdiløs. Men Nicola har holdt den i sine hænder, og hun ved, at den nødlidende kvinde taler sandt. Nicola føler sig tilskyndet til at hjælpe og henvender sig til en mand, hun har en fælles fortid med: Rob McMorran, hvis egne evner langt overstiger hendes. Sammen med Rob rejser Nicola tilbage i tiden og fra Skotland til Belgien og videre ind i Rusland. I Sankt Petersborg, den engang så glitrende hovedstad, afdækker Nicola og Rob en fortælling om kærlighed og opofrelse, om mod og forløsning – en fortælling, som vil ændre deres liv for bestandig. Ildfuglen er andet bind i en fængslende trilogi om kærlighed på tværs af århundreder med det smukke skotske landskab som fortryllende bagtæppe.

Foråret 1708. En invasionsflåde med franske og skotske soldater forsøger at landsætte den forviste kong Jakob Stuart i Skotland og kræve hans trone tilbage. Flere hundrede år senere rejser Carrie McClelland til Skotland i håb om, at denne historie kan danne baggrund for hendes næste roman. Hun slår sig ned i Slains-slottets skygge og opdigter en heltinde, der er opkaldt efter en af hendes egne formødre, og begynder at skrive. Da romanen begynder at føles mere som fakta end fiktion, bliver Carrie tvunget til at overveje, om hun kan have adgang til en form for genetisk hukommelse. Og om hun dermed er det eneste nulevende menneske, som kender sandheden om et forræderi, der fandt sted for mange år siden. Vinterhavet er første bind i en fængslende trilogi om kærlighed på tværs af århundreder med det smukke skotske landskab som fortryllende bagtæppe.

Following history from Scotland, to Belgium and to St Petersburg, The Firebird� is a sweeping story of love, sacrifice, courage and redemption. A journey that spans centuries and lifetimes to connect the past with the future.� �

Sweeping time slip fiction for fans of Barbara Erskine and Diana Gabaldon.

Sweeping time slip fiction for fans of Barbara Erskine and Diana Gabaldon.