Mariana
Mariana by Susanna Kearsley, published by Sourcebooks Landmark in 2012, is a captivating narrative that intertwines romance and time travel. This first edition spans 373 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Julia Beckett, who moves into an old farmhouse and discovers she is not alone; she encounters the lingering presence of a young woman from the past. As Julia is transported back to 17th-century England, she becomes increasingly drawn into the life of Mariana, a connection that complicates her own reality.
Readers will find a rich blend of historical and paranormal elements as Julia navigates her dual existence. The narrative explores themes of love and the impact of the past on the present, set against a backdrop of Gothic and magical realism. As Julia’s journeys into the past intensify, she must confront the challenge of reconciling her own happiness with the echoes of Mariana’s life. This book presents a unique exploration of time and identity, inviting readers to reflect on the connections that transcend time.
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“I’ve loved every one of Susanna’s books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly’s delicate touch with characters–sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won’t let go!”– DIANA GABALDON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlander
The next book from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Susanna Kearsley, Mariana is a story of incredible romance traveling in time from modern day England to a haunted Gothic past.
When Julia Beckett moves into a beautiful old farmhouse, she soon discovers she’s not alone there. She encounters haunting remnants of a beautiful young woman who lived and loved there centuries ago. Julia finds herself transported into 17th-century England, and into the world of Mariana.
Each time Julia travels back, she becomes more enthralled with the past… until she realizes Mariana’s life is eclipsing her own. She must lay the past to rest or risk losing the chance for happiness in her own time.
With heartbreaking romance, escapist fantasy, and powerfully drawn characters, Kearsley takes you on a time-traveling journey you’ll never forget.
Also by Susanna Kearsley:
The Winter Sea
The Rose Garden
The Shadowy Horses
The Firebird
The Splendour Falls
Season of Storms
A Desperate Fortune
Named of the Dragon
Bellewether
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