Winter Sea

Sophia Paterson is an orphan who is offered a home by a distant relative in Slains Castle, on the rugged Scottish coast. However, danger is lurking as rebels conspire to bring the exiled James Stewart to Scotland to reclaim his crown. Present-day author Carrie McClelland discovers her novel contains more than she researched, and she wonders if it is ancestral memory, making her the only living person to know what truly happened all those years ago.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

From the acclaimed pen of New York Times bestselling author Susanna Kearsley comes a captivating tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of 1707.

Sophia Paterson, an orphan, finds herself on an ill-fated expedition to the New World, leaving her in the care of her uncle. Upon his passing, a distant relative offers her the one thing she desires most: a home. Slains Castle, perched on the rugged Scottish coast, may be more comfortable than she is accustomed to, but danger lurks just around the corner. Rebels are conspiring to bring the exiled James Stewart to Scotland, hoping to reclaim his crown.

Present day, Carrie McClelland finds herself enchanted by the ruins of Slains Castle. Driven by her passion for storytelling, she settles in the nearby village and begins to write. As she delves into her novel, she discovers that it holds secrets beyond her research. Could this be ancestral memory, making her the only living person who knows the truth about what transpired all those years ago?

With each new chapter, Carrie unravels the secrets of the past in a sweeping tale of love, loyalty, and ultimate betrayal. Susanna Kearsley's writing is praised for its ability to capture lightning in a bottle, as evidenced by the numerous accolades she has received. Bernard Cornwell, author of The Last Kingdom, describes her work as a "deeply engaging romance and a compelling historical novel." The Globe and Mail hails her as one of Canada's finest historical fiction writers, while M J Rose praises her as a magician who weaves together the past and the present in "yet another marvellous, genre-bending, romantic, mysterious, and utterly unputdownable novel."

In this captivating tale, Susanna Kearsley transports readers to a time when the stakes were high, and the consequences of one's actions could be dire. The characters are well-developed, with their motivations and emotions palpable, making it easy to empathize with them. The historical setting adds an extra layer of intrigue, with the political intrigue and the clash of cultures providing a rich backdrop for the story.

Whether you're a fan of historical fiction or simply looking for a captivating story that will keep you hooked until the very end, Slains Castle is a must-read. Prepare to be transported to a world of romance, intrigue, and betrayal, where the past and the present collide in a way that will leave you breathless.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 198 x 131 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471196072