Mariana
364
Novel • Fiction
England • 17th Century
2012
Adult
18+ years
Mariana by Susanna Kearsley follows a woman who is drawn into the past after purchasing a historic English house. She begins to experience vivid memories of its previous inhabitants, particularly a woman named Mariana. Through these connections, she uncovers the intertwined fates of the house’s past and present occupants.
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Susanna Kearsley's Mariana is praised for its captivating blend of historical romance and time-slip fiction. Readers appreciate the rich atmosphere, well-crafted plot, and engaging characters. However, some find the pacing slow and the ending predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read with strong emotional resonance, despite minor flaws.
Readers who enjoy Susanna Kearsley's Mariana are typically fans of historical fiction with a blend of romance and mystery. Similar to readers of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon and The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, these readers appreciate rich historical settings, dual timelines, and the exploration of past lives.
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Mariana won the Catherine Cookson Literary Prize in 1994, marking its recognition for excellence in literature right after its release.
Susanna Kearsley’s Mariana involves elements of paranormal romance and historical fiction, genres that are a hallmark of her writing style.
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The inspiration for Mariana came to Kearsley when she visited an English village, sparking the idea for the book’s rural and immersive setting.
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364
Novel • Fiction
England • 17th Century
2012
Adult
18+ years
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