The Firebird
The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley, published by Sourcebooks, Inc. in 2013, is a captivating narrative that intertwines historical fiction with elements of romance and the supernatural. This edition spans 544 pages and is presented in English. The story follows art-dealer Nicola Marter, who possesses a rare gift that she has kept hidden. When she encounters a woman attempting to sell a wooden carving known as “The Firebird,” which is said to have belonged to Empress Catherine of Russia, Nicola’s latent abilities awaken, revealing the truth behind the relic.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that traverses locations from London to Scotland and St. Petersburg, exploring themes of magic, betrayal, and self-discovery. As Nicola seeks to uncover the history of The Firebird, she is drawn into a world where the past and present collide, aided by a man from her past. This sweeping narrative combines elements of fantasy, time travel, and suspense, making it a rich experience for those interested in the occult and magical realism.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“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
Two Women. One Mysterious Relic. Historical fiction with romance, betrayal, and magic you’ll never forget.
Art-dealer Nicola Marter was born with a gift so rare and dangerous, she kept it buried deep. When she encounters a desperate woman trying to sell a small wooden carving called “The Firebird,” claiming it belonged to Russia’s Empress Catherine, there’s no proof.
But once Nicola holds the object, her buried talent gives her surprising insight. She knows the woman is telling the truth.
Trying to keep to her hard-won job, Nicola sets out to confirm the fascinating history of The Firebird with help from a man she never thought she’d see again.
The Firebird is a sweeping historical romance that will whisk you from London to Scotland to St. Petersburg in a magical, century-spanning epic about the dangers and rewards of being true to yourself.
Also by Susanna Kearsley:
The Winter Sea
A Desperate Fortune
The Rose Garden
The Shadowy Horses
The Splendour Falls
Season of Storms
Mariana
Named of the Dragon
Bellewether
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