Kearsleys that i inhaled before going on a binge of all her books a couple of years ago. Some said it was simply another great novel by susanna kearsley with not much to do with the. She has bedrock research and a butterflys delicate touch with characterssure recipe for historical. Her novels the shadowy horses and winter sea top my dik list. The firebird was an engrossing, wellresearched story that will delight fans of paranormal and historical fiction. In the firebird, author susanna kearsely again uses a paranormal theme to transport the reader back with the fierce men and women of jacobite times. Kearsleys skill, style, and imagination which, it would seem, has a touch of the sight itself weaves a magical tale of not only the love story of rob and nicola in present times, but that of an unfinished tale of. The firebird does definitely reinforce that susanna kearsley is an author that creates unforgettable characters. In 2014, she received romance writers of americas rita award for best paranormal romance for the firebird. When i learned that this novel combined characters from each of those books i.
Review of the firebird by susanna kearsley rhapsody in books. I enjoy susanna kearsley and loved each one of her other audiobooks, even though each narration is very different than any other. She was a museum curator before becoming a writer and her love for ancient artifacts and the mysteries they embody is woven in this book. The firebird slains, book 2 by susanna kearsley book cover, description, publication history. The firebird novel by susanna kearsley curtis brown. I deliberately held back quite some time from reading this book. This one did not do a great job with pace, volume or accents. Although i wasnt aware of it when i purchased the book, this story is linked to the winter sea, which was the book that made me fall in love with susanna kearsleys writing.
June 4, 20 nicola marters russian grandfather was tortured for his gift of psychometry, so shes hidden her own talent for years, but she may have to risk sharing it to help another. Book of secrets the firebird does definitely reinforce that susanna kearsley is an author that creates unforgettable characters. When she touches an object, she sometimes sees images. She has bedrock research and a butterflys delicate touch with characters. Reading her notes at the end of this book, the firebird, it is obvious that she does a lot of research and this shines through in the quality and depth of her writing. The firebird slains, book 2 by susanna kearsley fantastic fiction.
She was a museum curator before becoming a writer and her love for. This is a companion book to the winter sea, so while it is nice to read both, and to have read the winter sea first, it is entirely unnecessary. Kearsley masterfully merges paranormal elements with a wonderful dual story and a fascinating historical setting. Susanna kearsley born in brantford, ontario is a new york times bestselling canadian novelist of historical fiction and mystery, as well as thrillers under the pen name emma cole. I have previously read some of susanna s books and found in all of them an excellent attention to detail. The firebird is my favourite book by susanna kearsley. Its the story of nicola marter, who was born with a rare supernatural gift. By kearsley, susanna the firebird jun20 paperback kearsley, susanna isbn. Not only is each character vibrant and alive, but as with any goodgreat read the end arrives too quickly.
Those who loved the winter sea will appreciate the reappearance of some of its characters but might not like as well the slowertodevelop relationship between her present day leads. It was a big distraction to me for much of the book. The firebird is the latest book by new york times bestselling author susanna kearsley. Seemed as if she was rushing and almost shouting for half the book.
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