Settling in the village in the shadow of the castle, she creates a heroine named after one of her ancestors and starts to write. Present day Carrie McClelland is enchanted by the ruins of the castle and hopes to turn this all-but-forgotten story into her next bestselling novel. When Sophia Paterson arrives at Slains Castle, she finds herself in the middle of their dangerous plot. From New York Times bestselling author Susanna Kearsley 1707 Jacobite rebels are conspiring to sail the exiled James Stewart into Scotland from France to reclaim his crown. Pick up a copy of this book online or in-store.Also published as ‘Sophia’s Secret’. Some readers may not like that the book contains two intertwining stories, but fans of the time travel genre will likely find much to enjoy about this tale. While the premise is a little meta, the story does captivate, intrigue and break your heart all at once.

If you’re dreaming of your Scottish escape or a fan of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, this is one to pick up. Readers who want to be captivated by setting and characters. Carrie is a character who quickly endears herself to readers for the way she both discovers and reveals Sophia’s story alongside us. When it comes to that story, prepare yourself for an achingly romantic dynamic, in both present-day and 1707. Written in first person for Carrie’s chapters and timeline, and third for Sophia’s, the result is a deeply engaging read that leaves no confusion as to what timeframe the story is focusing on. Kearsley’s descriptions of Slains, Scotland and its people are beautifully written and capture the senses. The Winter Sea is a gorgeous book, that will make you desperate to pack your suitcase and head for the highlands. Is it possible that the events of her book aren’t just a story, but pulled from her memories? At the rugged and beautiful Slains, both Sophia and Carrie will discover romance, betrayal and a sense of belonging they never expected. It becomes evident to Carrie as she writes, that perhaps her book contains more fact than fiction. Soon she find herself swept away in the rebellion, but also in the arms of a handsome rebel. 1707: Sophia Paterson has arrived at Slains castle during a Jacobian plot. Drawn in by the wild ruins of Slains Castle, she soon discovers that there’s more to this tale than she first expected. In the present day, writer Carrie McClelland has journeyed to Scotland to finish her latest book.

What is The Winter Sea about? Well, with an endorsement from the queen of Scottish historical fiction romance on the cover readers are in for a treat. Publication date: 29th September 2021 Synopsis Genre: Historical fiction, Romance, Adult fiction Achingly romantic, part historical fiction, this story sweeps both reader and characters away to another time and place.

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