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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
Archaeologist Verity Grey has been drawn to the dark legends of the Scottish Borderlands in search of the truth buried in a rocky field by the sea, in this darkly romantic novel of historical fiction by bestselling author Susanna Kearsley.
The invincible ninth Roman Legion marches from York to fight the Northern tribes, and then vanishes from the pages of history. When Verity Grey goes looking for them in modern-day Scotland, she may find more than she bargained for.
Her eccentric boss has spent his whole life searching for the resting place of the lost Ninth Roman Legion and is convinced he's finally found it--not because of any scientific evidence, but because a local boy has "seen" a Roman soldier walking in the fields, a ghostly sentinel who guards the bodies of his long-dead comrades.
Here on the windswept Scottish shores, Verity may find the answer to one of the great unsolved mysteries of the historical record. Or she may uncover secrets from the romantic past that were buried for a reason.
Fans of historical romance will be completely transported by The Shadowy Horses, an exquisite novel of Scottish historical fiction.
Also by Susanna Kearsley:
The Winter Sea
A Desperate Fortune
The Firebird
The Rose Garden
The Splendour Falls
Season of Storms
Mariana
Named of the Dragon
Bellewether
Industry Reviews
" - Long and Short Reviews "If you're looking for an enjoyable, historical read with an equally good plot, give this book a try. " - Dear Olympia "The story was captivating, the plot intriguing, and I could not put it down.
" - Laugh Love Write "The "Shadowy Horses" is a great novel and one that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to my friends! I can't wait to read more from Susanna Kearsley!
" - Peeking Between the Pages "Kearsley's The "Shadowy Horses" is a decadent treat which goes down smoothly and leaves you begging for more. " - The Modern Mnauscript "A bit of everything, romance and a ghost that can't rest in peace. " - Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell "I'll be sure to read more books by her in the near future!
" - Quirky-Gurl Media "The "Shadowy Horses" unfolds slowly and beautifully, combining mystery, history, romance, and the supernatural into an entrancing novel.
" - Independent Publisher "This story will not disappoint. " - Historical Novel Review Blog
ISBN: 9781402258701
ISBN-10: 1402258704
Published: 2nd October 2012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 432
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: LONGMAN
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 20.96 x 14.61 x 3.18
Weight (kg): 0.43
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