New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling author Susanna Kearsley is a former museum curator who loves restoring the lost voices of real people to the page, often in twin-stranded stories that interweave present and past. Her award-winning novels have been published in translation in more than 25 countries. She lives near Toronto.
"One of the loveliest books ever written. Susanna Kearsley is a
gifted story teller who will leave readers wanting more." --
Caycosta 72 - Book Reviews
"A bit of everything, romance and a ghost that can't rest in
peace." -- Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell
"Do you love romantic suspense? Do you ever feel nostalgic about
the Victoria Holt and Mary Stewart books you read in your girlhood?
Are you apt to re-read Daphne DuMaurier's Rebecca once a year? If
so, you will very likely enjoy Susanna Kearsley's fine new novel,
The Shadowy Horses." -- The Romance Reader
"I eagerly anticipated this novel and was not disappointed." --
Under the Boardwalk
"I have enjoyed Ms. Kearsley's books and this one did not
disappoint." -- My Book Addiction Reviews
"I look forward to reading it and collecting this author's back
list" -- Obsessed with Books
"I loved it." -- Kaetrin's Musings
"I really liked the writing style in this book. Kearsley paints a
vivid picture of the setting." -- Palmer's Picks for Reading
"I recommend this one without hesitation" -- The Eclectic
Reader
"I'll be sure to read more books by her in the near future!" --
Quirky-Gurl Media
"If you have read Kearsley's books before and enjoyed them, you
will enjoy this one as well. It is an entertaining book that I had
a hard time putting down. For those who have not read a book by
Susanna Kearsley yet, I highly recommend starting with this one, it
is a great book!" -- The Book Garden
"If you'd like a book to put you in mind of the Mary Stewarts of
yesteryear, but which has a poetic style and energy all its own, I
recommend The Shadowy Horses. Lass, I don't ken what more you could
ask for." -- All About Romance
"If you're looking for an enjoyable, historical read with an
equally good plot, give this book a try." -- Dear Olympia
"Kearsley hooked me with just a few lines this spring when I read
Mariana and it was the same with Shadowy Horses. She does an
amazing job building the tension and suspense in her plots, setting
up a gothically tinged atmosphere, spicing it up with a little
romance, and completely enthralling the reader in the tale." -- No
More Grumpy Bookseller
"Kearsley's lyrical prose brings the pages vividly alive with a
breathtaking view into history and a captivating tale of romance,
mystery, and ghostly apparitions" -- sherimelnick
"Kearsley's tale is lush with romantic and ghostly threads." --
Kirkus Reviews
"Kearsley's The Shadowy Horses is a decadent treat which goes down
smoothly and leaves you begging for more." -- The Modern
Mnauscript
"Ms. Kearsley writes in a very easy to read style that brings her
places very much to life." -- Broken Teepee
"Research, detailing, description, and dialogue blend together
seamlessly, none intrudes on the other, but each enriches the
storytelling style of author Susanna Kearsley. I'm pleased to give
this book five stars!" -- Between the Pages
"So a smooth, descriptive style, characters who breathe on the
page, attention paid to the details of the action and the
characters' professions, a little humor, an intense growing love, a
willingness on my part to believe the paranormal, they all lead to
a great reading experience." -- Dear Author
"The Shadowy Horses is a great novel and one that I wouldn't
hesitate to recommend to my friends! I can't wait to read more from
Susanna Kearsley!" -- Peeking Between the Pages
"The Shadowy Horses is a keeper that can be enjoyed again and
again. It has layers and layers of actions, relationships, and
emotions to be pondered." -- Long and Short Reviews
"The Shadowy Horses unfolds slowly and beautifully, combining
mystery, history, romance, and the supernatural into an entrancing
novel." -- Independent Publisher
"The characters are well rounded, from the mad Quinnell to Verity
herself, as the 'looking for adventure' girl." -- Stephen C.
Ormsby
"The last 30 pages were intense, heartbreaking, and wonderfully
satisfying; I couldn't have asked for a better conclusion." --
Luxury Reading
"The story was captivating, the plot intriguing, and I could not
put it down." -- Laugh Love Write
"This is an author who is very talented with crafting believable
characters, with creating an atmospheric setting, and with making
the past come to life. Well done and I can't wait for my next
Kearsley read!" -- Ageless Pages Reviews
"This one is going in my keeper pile" -- Burton Book Review
"This plot is superbly constructed with wonderful prose." -- La
Deetda Reads
"This poetic novel will seduce readers with its beautiful prose and
lush, vivid descriptions of the Scotland shore." -- RT Book
Reviews
"This story will not disappoint." -- Historical Novel Review
Blog
"This was a fun enjoyable read, that sucked me on the first few
pages. Easy to lose yourself in, and nicely paced." -- Jenny Loves
to Read
"THE SHADOWY HORSES is going on my favorites list for this year,
and I'm so pleased to have discovered Susanna Kearsley's amazing
writing talent." -- Book of Secrets
"You could probably call me a Kearsley fangirl, and this is the
best one yet in my opinion." -- Lunatic Ramblings
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