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Mariana

Susanna Kearsley
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Mariana

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Susanna Kearsley

Mariana

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

364

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 17th Century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

29,799 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mariana?

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.

4.3

29,799 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

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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Book Details
Pages

364

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 17th Century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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