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'Susanna Kearsley's best book... A brilliant book! SARAH BROADHURST, THE BOOKSELLER
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With its dark legends and passionate history, the windswept shores of Scotland are an archaeologist's dream. Verity Grey is thrilled by the challenge of uncovering an ancient Roman campsite in a small Scottish village. But as soon as she arrives, she sense danger in the air. Her eccentric boss, Peter Quinnell, has spent his whole life searching for the resting place of the lost Ninth Roman Legion and is convinced he's finally found it - not because of any scientific evidence, but because a local boy has 'seen' a Roman soldier walking in the fields, a ghostly sentinel who guards the bodies of his long-dead comrades. Surprisingly, Verity believes in Peter, and the boy, and even in the Sentinel, who seems determined to become her own protector...but from what?
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Beautifully written, the book immediately grips the reader in its
thrall. The plot is well developed, as are the main characters. There are also enought twists and turns to satisfy most. If you enjoyed Susanna Kearsley's previous novel, "Mariana", you will also enjoy this one.
thrall. The plot is well developed, as are the main characters. There are also enought twists and turns to satisfy most. If you enjoyed Susanna Kearsley's previous novel, "Mariana", you will also enjoy this one.
The plot revolves around an archaeological site in Scotland where our heroine, archaeologist Verity Grey, is working. Toss in a former lover, an eight year old blessed with second sight, a masterful, very attractive Scotsman, a family secret, some Scottish mists, and a ghostly sentinel from the Ninth Roman Legion, and you have a recipe for a gothic style page turner, if ever there were one.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Susanna Kearsley updates the damsel-in-distress story with a delightful style reminiscent of Mary Stewart's earlier works. The formula is tried and true: romance is subtle, the setting a bit exotic or out of the ordinary, the hero dependable, good-looking with an inbred sense of style and manner and the heroine plucky, self-sufficient and more than a little impulsive. Of course, the ending is predictably pleasant; the promise of long lasting romance is fulfilled and the reader comes away with a fresh experience that touches a chord within along the way and forces you to look for more of this author's books.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Susanna, who wrote this book, is Canadian. She visited Eyemouth in the Scottish borders some yeas ago to research it. I live in the town and know the area quite well, also having authored two books that are about the place(s) and the people. Shadowy Horses lies in the 'romantic fiction' world, with a young lady looking for long term love; handsome young and older men and a touch of local 'colour', with a few Scots' words tucked in for 'authenticity'. It's an easy read, and flows along well, but it is also pretty superficial in its use of location. Eyemouth, if you accept the book's version is ringed by motorways (there are none); inhabited by ghosts (probably), and full of caring, soulful women and brawling, drunk fishermen practising 'free trade' (smuggling) - which is at best a part-truth.
I wouldn't have read the book if it hadn't been about the town and the area. Rosehill, the main setting for the archaeological 'dig' is based on Old Linthill. The likelihood of connections with the Roman Ninth are pretty dubious. My three stars is probably fair given that I'm not a fan of romance novels, primarily aimed at a female audience. For ghosts and ancient connections, Gordon Honeycombe and Alan Garner have written much more convincing novels, linking strands of the past and present.
I wouldn't have read the book if it hadn't been about the town and the area. Rosehill, the main setting for the archaeological 'dig' is based on Old Linthill. The likelihood of connections with the Roman Ninth are pretty dubious. My three stars is probably fair given that I'm not a fan of romance novels, primarily aimed at a female audience. For ghosts and ancient connections, Gordon Honeycombe and Alan Garner have written much more convincing novels, linking strands of the past and present.
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BRILLIANT BOOK
This book doesnt disappoint .. just as good if not better than her others .. a little in the vein of Barbara Erskine .. Loved it.
Published 1 month ago by sstubbs2005
The Shadowy Horses
The fishing town of Eyemouth is the setting for this novel relating the progress of an archaeological dig based on the unlikely evidence of a ghost sentinel. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Clare O'Beara
a cosy read, nothing earth shattering though
After Sophia's Secret and Mariana, I was looking forward to reading this book, but I thought it was a little undercooked. Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. Bretherton
excellent
Brilliant story - thoroughly enjoyed it - could do with it being a little longer. Received very quickly - would be happy to use supplier again.
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. J. Durbin
Great easy reading with a slightly spooky edge.
The title said it all really. The start introduces the main character well and you are drawn in. There are just a few main characters which allows you to get to know them well. Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Gibson
disappointing
I read Marianna and thought that was quite a good read. My daughter bought me this for Christmas. I just couldn't really get into it, it is tame, a little boring and easy to put... Read more
Published 17 months ago by N. Hall
A good yarn
This book by Susanna Kearsley, author of Marianna and Sophia'a Secret, was an entertaining historical romance. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rena Lyons
Could have been great
This story had so much potential but never really got going,I was expecting something along the Barbara Erskine line of suspense, believability and drama but it was very tame, I... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ms. G. L. Walker
Shadowy Horses - Shadowy Plot
The book is set in Scotland, where a group of archeologists are attempting to find evidence of an elusive Roman legion which would gain them great prestige. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Diane, Northern Ireland
The Shadowy Horses
Excellent easy to read novel, equally based on historical facts and supernatural events. Very enjoyable read.
Published 21 months ago by Jo
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