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Sophia's Secret [Kindle Edition]

Susanna Kearsley (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
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'A deeply-engaging romance and a compelling historical novel ... Susanna Kearsley has written a marvellous book' BERNARD CORNWELL

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When bestselling author Carrie McClelland visits the windswept ruins of Slains Castle, she is enchanted by the stark and beautiful Scottish landscape. The area is strangely familiar to her but she puts aside her faint sense of unease to begin her new novel, using the castle as her setting, and one of her own ancestors, Sophia, as her heroine. Then Carrie realises her writing is taking on a life of its own and the lines between fact and fiction become increasingly blurred. As Sophia's memories draw Carrie more deeply into the intrigue of 1708, she discovers a captivating love story lost in time. After three hundred years, Sophia's Secret must be told.

Previously published as The Winter Sea

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 731 KB
  • Print Length: 520 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1402241372
  • Publisher: Allison & Busby (15 April 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006WB7IW4
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #5,780 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hurray!!! Historical fiction with a twist.. 26 April 2008
By Fraochale
Format:Paperback
This latest offering from Susanna Kearsley is a uniquely plotted tale of love and intrigue that spans history/time. Her dual story line reminds one of a "Barbara Erskine" novel, but Kearsley makes the plot all her own.

Historical author Carrie Mclelland travels to Scotland to visit her agent only to be lured by the solitary beauty of Slains Castle. When she finds her muse has taken on a new persona in the shape of a young women from her familial past, she finds a new direction for her work-in-progress in Scotland not France. As the story Carrie had intended to write unfolds in this new way she can't explain the hold the history of the area and the people has on her. What's even weirder she quickly learns (after the fact of writing it) that what she writes from her imagination has strong elements of the actual facts that are disclosed by those around her. Fearing she might be insane, she wonders if maybe this is genetic memory shared from her ancestor Sophia Paterson, the protagonist narrator of her book?

When she meets the Keith brothers she finds that maybe what is happening in the present is somehow linked with her ancestor of the past and until the final pages of her story are written she won't know her own future?

The book is so beautifully written the reader will feel they are right there on the northeast coast of Scotland; one can almost taste the salt-laced wind. She has created memorable characters both in the present and past that the reader will not want to let go once the last page is turned. Clearly she has done her research and it is wonderful to find a plot that isn't sunk in all the Jacobite romance of Culloden, but embraces a time period of Scottish history not often written about in fiction-1708.... Read more ›
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beware! 20 Sep 2008
By Book Addict
Format:Hardcover
If you have enjoyed previous books by Susanna Kearsley, and who would not?, be warned that the book entitled Sophia's Secret, to be published on 22.9.08 is the same book as the Winter Sea. I do wish authors would not allow publishers to do this!!!! It would avoid much disappointment for readers.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book 19 Jun 2009
By Lewes
Format:Paperback
I love historical romance/supernatural/ghost stoies and my favourite author is Barbara Erskine. I have read all of Barbara's books so am always on the look out for other books/authors. I have to say this book surprised me, it had me gripped from the start and I loved it. Well worth reading if you like this kind of story.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A flawlessley crafted novel 7 Aug 2008
By L. J. Roberts TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
First Sentence: It wasn't chance.

Bestselling author Carrie McClelland comes from France, where she is working on a book related to the 1708 attempted return of James Stewart to regain his throne. On the way to the christening of her friend and agent's baby, she takes a side road and is drawn to Slain Castle.

Deciding to move from France to Scotland, she rents a cottage new Slain and finds her connection to the old castle is closer even than her ancestor who once lived there.

This is not a gothic, time travel or a torrid romance. It is a flawlessly crafted novel set in two time periods with a romantic relationship in each. From the first page, I was immersed in the story. Kearsley's sense of place is evocative; I was with the characters in sight, sound and even smell.

Her characters became real to me. In the present day, Carrie is a wonderful protagonist; smart and independent, as is Sophie in the past. Surrounded by a strong group of supporting characters, I felt I could sit down and have a chat with any of them. The plot is so well done and flows beautifully between the two time periods.

Kearsley is an excellent writer. There is a lot of factual information in the story, but it is incorporated as part of the story and through dialogue; thus never taking you out of the story or causing you to question her facts. After the end of the story, she very clear about what liberties she did take, and those were few. The explanation used for the link from the present to the past was fascinating and one with which I was unfamiliar.

At the same time, there was nothing dry about this book; I did laugh, I did cry, at times, my heart beat a bit faster from suspense and romance and I absolutely loved the endings.... Read more ›
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read 24 Sep 2008
By Damaskcat HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I picked this book because it seemed to be a Barbara Erskine time slip story. Whilst it lacks the tension of a Barbara Erskine it was still good and well written. The historical bits are in the third person and the modern bits in the first person which gives it a certain immediacy. Carrie finds lots of locals more than willing to help her with historical detail when she starts writing a book about the failed 1708 Stuart uprising in Scotland. She quickly makes friends not least with the two sons of her landlord - Stuart and Graham. Her writing progresses much more speedily than normal and she seems to be almost in a trance when she's writing. But would anyone believe that she has got all the historical details right without doing the research? If you can't wait for the next Barbara Erskine then this is a good substitute.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect concoction of history and romance. 23 Feb 2010
By book addict
Format:Paperback
Susanna Kearsley has to be one of my all time favorite authors, she captures the audiences attention from the start. This book and Mariana are the best two in my opinion, I couldnt put them down and finished each of them within the day. What I love about this book is the historical events which the story is centered around is not well known, which is a refreshing change to many of the historical best sellers. If you love history and romance then Im sure you will love this book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Great READ
This book my wife found very readable and enjoyable but she says that it also published with a different cover and title she tinks.
But a "curl up" good read
Published 19 hours ago by D. O'Mahony
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read blending historical fact and modern fiction
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The mix of historical facts and a modern storyline blend well together and kept me enthralled throughout the book. Read more
Published 6 days ago by M. Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant
This is an absolute must for fans of historical fiction. I just couldn't put this book down and felt a real sense of loss once I'd finished. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Jan Wildy
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best from this author
This story follows best-selling author Carrie McLelland as she writes a novel set around the failed 1708 Jacobite rebellion. Read more
Published 24 days ago by sarahc
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Another really good book from Susanna. Set in one of my favourite parts of the country. Keep writing we need more.
Published 26 days ago by isuzieq
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enthralling
Just the book to read on a chilly winter evening with a log fire and a glass of wine! I was really gripped by the story and went on to read the sort of sequel about the heroine's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Susan
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent time slip story
Having read and enjoyed The Rose Garden, I thought I'd find other books by the same author. I enjoyed this even more, although I saw the twist coming at the end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lady Malvern
5.0 out of 5 stars just a brilliant story
loved the way modern and old history was interwoven with each other. wanted to know at the same time what was going on with each heroine.
Published 1 month ago by Helvetia
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous read
Loved this book , both for its historical content and for the modern story line. Have promptly downloaded more books by this author.
Published 1 month ago by C. S. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
This book is a great read. Takes you right in. The history of it is so interesting, and i'm not a history buff.
Great romance also. Great twist near the end.
Published 1 month ago by Elaine Gornall
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