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The Winter Sea (Slains, #1)

Susanna Kearsley
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The Winter Sea (Slains, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Susanna Kearsley

The Winter Sea (Slains, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

527

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Slains Castle, Scotland • Early 1700s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley follows an author who, while researching her new novel about the 1708 Jacobite invasion, experiences vivid and mysterious visions of the past. Her journey intertwines with the historical events and a love story from the past, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

76,792 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Susanna Kearsley's The Winter Sea captivates with its rich historical detail and enchanting dual timeline. Praised for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth, the novel offers a compelling blend of romance and historical fiction. However, some readers found the pacing slow and the historical segments occasionally dense. Overall, a poignant and immersive read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Winter Sea (Slains, #1)?

Fans of historical fiction with a touch of romance, time-slip narratives, and dual timelines will enjoy The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley. Readers who appreciate the works of Diana Gabaldon and Kate Morton will find a similar blend of rich history and captivating story in Kearsley's novel.

4.3

76,792 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

527

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Slains Castle, Scotland • Early 1700s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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