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"Kearsley's decision to offer a fully developed, romantic lead with the perspective of Asperger's is a welcome and refreshing idea. Incorporating rich historical details that feel as vivid as the present enables readers to quickly lose sense of time as the author weaves threads from two eras into one dramatic tapestry." - Library Journal
"Kearsley is an expert at seamlessly merging contemporary and historical fiction... The colorful history and romance of the 18th century, combined with the contemporary mystery, create a tale readers will savor." - RT Book Reviews
"Kearsley's (The Firebird) decision to offer a fully developed, romantic lead with the perspective of Asperger's is a welcome and refreshing idea. Incorporating rich historical details that feel as vivid as the present enables readers to quickly lose sense of time as the author weaves threads from two eras into one dramatic tapestry. A strong pick for readers of historical fiction, romance fans of any age looking for a light love story, or fans of Lauren Willig." - Library Journal
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"Kearsley is an expert at seamlessly merging contemporary and historical fiction... The colorful history and romance of the 18th century, combined with the contemporary mystery, create a tale readers will savor." - RT Book Reviews
"Kearsley's (The Firebird) decision to offer a fully developed, romantic lead with the perspective of Asperger's is a welcome and refreshing idea. Incorporating rich historical details that feel as vivid as the present enables readers to quickly lose sense of time as the author weaves threads from two eras into one dramatic tapestry. A strong pick for readers of historical fiction, romance fans of any age looking for a light love story, or fans of Lauren Willig." - Library Journal
Susanna Kearsley studied politics and international development at university, and has worked as a museum curator. Her first novel Mariana won the prestigious Catherine Cookson Literary Prize and launched her writing career. And Sophia’s Secret won the 2009 Romantic Novel of the Year Award. Susanna also writes classic-style thrillers under the name Emma Cole. She lives on the north shore of Lake Ontario, Canada.
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- PublisherStudio 28
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1782925201
- ISBN 13 9781782925200
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages546
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