About the Author

Susanna Kearsley's writing has been compared to Mary Stewart, Daphne Du Maurier, and Diana Gabaldon. Her books have been translated into several languages, selected for the Mystery Guild, condensed for Reader's Digest, and optioned for film. She lives in Canada near the shores of Lake Ontario.

Reviews

"Mariana ended up being a compelling read because the flashbacks were so captivating, and both stories were compelling with the different set of characters." -- The Book Pushers

"Mariana is a beautiful and poignant tale of lost love, haunting and humbling. Whether you believe in past lives or not, this tale will make you yearn for an experience like Julia Beckett's. Romantic, passionate, and bittersweet, this intelligent, tension-laden story will sweep you away." -- HIstorical Novels Review

"Mariana is an entertaining, easy read for those who enjoy paranormal novels." -- Novel Escapes

"Mariana is, quite simply, amazing." -- The Thoughts of a Girl

"After reading Mariana I am officially a Susanna Kearsley fan! I will read anything she writes from now on. Mariana was such a beautiful, well-researched novel." -- The Sweet Bookshelf

"An excellent novel with a spectacular ending." -- Laura's Reviews

"At its heart, Mariana is a satisfyingly romantic story about past lives and timeless love." -- No More Grumpy Booksellar

"Each book she has written has been outstanding and she amazes me again and again with her imagination and uncanny ability to ink characters and places that I instantly fall in love with! Treat yourself to this book...you will not be disappointed!" -- Life In the Thumb

"Each page left me in anticipation of the next and I often had to force myself to put the book down. Kearsley has created a novel full of mystery, intrigue, and timeless romance. With unexpected twists and turns throughout, the ending was so unpredictable and surprising! And I admit, this one even evoked a few tears...in a very good way! I absolutely loved this novel and my overall rating is FIVE stars. Highly recommended." -- A Novel Affair

"Gosh. I loved everything about this book -- the setting, the characters, the plot, the dialogue, the denouement. You know how some books just grab you by the hair and don't let go until you reach their extremely satisfying conclusion? That was Mariana, for me." -- Bookfoolery and Babble

"Haunting, romantic, with time travel and history, this book blew me away." -- Books, Belles, and Beaux

"I absolutely loved this book, and I can't recommend it highly enough." -- Reflections on Reading Romance

"I fell in love with the setting as much as the characters." -- Just One More Thing...

"I had a lot of fun reading this--and the romance was stunning." -- Shelf Love

"I loved every minute of it, and even when I thought I knew what the ending was, Ms. Kearsley pulled the rug right out from under me. I did not see that coming, but I absolutely loved it. Bravo. I want more." -- At Home with a Good Book and the Cat

"I loved everything about this book from the very beginning." -- The Book Garden

"I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I'm looking forward to more from the author." -- Cat's Thoughts

"I was captivated by the plot and how effortlessly the two stories were intertwined to make such a cohesive and compelling read...Kearsley is easily a favorite author of mine and she just can't write fast enough for me. Each book she has written has been outstanding and she amazes me again and again with her imagination and uncanny ability to ink characters and places that I instantly fall in love with! Treat yourself to this book...you will not be disappointed!" -- Life in the Thumb

"I would highly recommend this book to romance lovers and paranormal romance lovers alike. It was a great lighthearted book that kept me on the edge of my seat; I didn't want to put it down." -- Just Loomin' N' Readin'

"If you are looking to get lost in another place for awhile, grab this book and enjoy. Much recommended." -- Virginie Barbeau

"Kearsley's gothic style and rich storytelling make Mariana an utterly satisfying read." -- Book Bitch

"Recommended to fans of emotional romance and historicals in particular." -- Romance Around the Corner

"Susanna Kearsley is an impressive and detailed storyteller - I look forward to reading more of her books very soon. This is one that went above and beyond any and all expectations I had before starting." -- Ageless Pages Reviews

"Susanna Kearsley is being hailed as a modern day Daphne du Maurier and her time travel romance Mariana certainly attests to the compliment." -- Romance Fiction Suite 101

"Susanna Kearsley's writing reminds me of two other authors whose novels I love - Daphne du Maurier and Mary Stewart." -- She Reads Novels

"The end section of the book, which totally surprised me, moved me and had my heart pounding has it all making sense. And I was glad." -- Kaetrin's Musings

"The historical context, as always, is first-rate. [Kearsley] evokes the tone and rhythm of earlier speech without using dialect, and demarcates the different eras' worldviews subtly, through language and characterization. And oh, that ending. It's why I read romance." -- Dear Author

"The perfect book to read if you're looking for a little escapism, which also has one or two surprises in store for the reader. Fans of Barbara Erskine certainly won't be disappointed with this one." -- Spriteby's Bokhylle