"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 was
Mariana, 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 reading
Mariana I am officially a Susanna Kearsley fan! I will read anything she writes from now on.
Mariana was 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"
Mariana is 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"
Mariana is quite simply, amazing." -
The Thoughts of a Girl"
Mariana an entertaining, easy read for those who enjoy paranormal novels." -
Novel Escapes"Recommended to fans of emotional romance and historicals in particular." -
Romance Around the Corner"An excellent novel with a spectacular ending." -
Laura's Reviews" If you are looking to get lost in another place for awhile, grab this book and enjoy. Much recommended." -
Virginie Barbeau" I fell in love with the setting as much as the characters." -
Just One More Thing..."Each book she has written has been outstanding and she amazes me again and again with her imagination and uncanny ability to ink characters and places that I instantly fall in love with! Treat yourself to this book...you will not be disappointed!" -
Life In the Thumb"" -
Library of Clean Reads"At it's heart,
Mariana is a satisfyingly romantic story about past lives and timeless love." -
No More Grumpy Booksellar"I absolutely loved this book, and I can't recommend it highly enough." -
Reflections on Reading Romance"You must put
Mariana on your TBR list" -
Books, Belles, and Beaux"Susanna Kearsley is being hailed as a modern day Daphne du Maurier and her time travel romance
Mariana certainly attests to the compliment." -
Romance Fiction Suite 101"Susanna Kearsley's writing reminds me of two other authors whose novels I love – Daphne du Maurier and Mary Stewart. " -
She Reads Novels"Recommend? Absolutely..YES times one hundred gazillion! Okay...I'm a bit crazy, but how else can I convey how wonderful this book is to my fellow book lovers? Kearsley is easily a favorite author of mine and she just can't write fast enough for me. Each book she has written has been outstanding and she amazes me again and again with her imagination and uncanny ability to ink characters and places that I instantly fall in love with! Treat yourself to this book...you will not be disappointed!" -
Life in the Thumb"
Mariana ended up being a compelling read because the flashbacks were so captivating, and both stories were compelling with the different set of characters." -
The Book Pushers"The perfect book to read if you're looking for a little escapism, which also has one or two surprises in store for the reader. Fans of Barbara Erskine certainly won't be disappointed with this one." -
Spriteby's Bokhylle"Kearsley's gothic style and rich storytelling make
Mariana an utterly satisfying read." -
Book Bitch"I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I'm looking forward to more from the author." -
Cat's Thoughts"The end section of the book, which totally surprised me, moved me and had my heart pounding has it all making sense. And I was glad." -
Kaetrin's Musings
From the winner of the Catherine Cookson Fiction Prize, this mesmerizing, suspenseful, and richly atmospheric tale of time travel draws us into the heart of a heroine we won't soon forget...
The first time Julia Beckett saw Greywethers she was only five, but she knew at once that it was her house. Now, twenty-five years later, by some strange chance, she has just become the new owner of the sixteenth-century Wilshire farmhouse. But Julia soon begins to suspect that more than coincidence has brought her there. As if Greywethers were a porthal between worlds, she finds herself abruptly transported back in time. Stepping into seventeenth-century England, Julia becomes Mariana, a beautiful young woman struggling against danger and treachery, and battling a forbidden love for Richard de Mornay, handsome forebear of the present squire of Crofton Hall. Each time Julia travels back, she becomes more enthralled with the past, falling ever deeper in love with Richard...until one day she realizes Mariana's life threatens to eclipse her own--and that she must find a way to lay the past to rest, or risk losing a chance for love in her own time.
