pick3.5 Stars • This book delves into themes of love, secrecy, and the impact of history on personal lives, set against the backdrop of Scotland's rich historical landscape.
1707: Lily Aitken, a servant, falls in love with Adam Williamson amidst Scotland's political turmoil over the Union with England.
Present Day: A writer researches Lily's life, finding personal echoes in her own.
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so-soThis happens to be all the time. I read a book, then at the end of it, I find out it's part of a series. The Vanished Days is the last book in this trilogy. The first book is The Winter Sea. The second is The Firebird. Now, I am going to have to go back and read the other two and then this one, again.
I enjoyed the love story, though it wasn't a book I couldn't put down or wait to pick up.
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pickThis was great. Kearsley does an amazing amount of research and I always feel like I'm right there with her charactors. I connected easily with both Lily and Adam. I was happy with the resolution, especially as I didn't see it coming, and I couldn't figure out how the central problem was going to be resolved.
pickThis book is a prequel to this Scottish series so I was delighted to read this and not be confused. I am looking forward to reading more as the story has rich characters and enticing plot. The time line alternates to provide the historical aspects to which the narrator presents as he proceeds to write “the truths” from the past. I was drawn into the storyline and the various characters who all seem to have their own motives for their actions.
pickThis was the last of Kearsley‘s books on my TBR which is rather sad. All of the historical detail I have come to love in the story and mystery surrounding one woman‘s life after she is orphaned at a young age at leaves her home. The twist didn‘t work for me at all but I otherwise enjoyed it.
pickSo good! Mystery, treachery, history, love…really loved it!
Wasn‘t expecting much from this series, but I‘m pleasantly surprised!
I‘m feeling this one more right now than I am about returning to the library one I‘m supposed to be reading. This one is listed on the Craving CanLit site as eligible for the Giller, but these kinds of stories rarely make the Longlist. #ShadowGiller
pickThere were times when this book got a little bogged down in a history I was not totally familiar with, but in spite of the that I loved the strong characters and the story. It revealed the harshness of the times (imagine living in a times when the age of consent was 10). It is a story of survival, childhood, and romance and has a great twist. Although is is the third in a series, it is a prequel and easy to read as a stand alone. I gave it 4/5.
pickLong one of my favorite authors, I really enjoyed the latest Scottish historical fiction novel from Susanna Kearsley. Unlike many of her other books, this was more mystery than romance. But I like it just as much!
If you‘re a Diana Gabaldon fan or a historical fiction lover but you want something a little more fast paced, check this out!
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Book two done for the readathon!
I LOVE Susanna Kearsley. Excited to finally be getting to this one!
Loved reading author‘s notes & worked on which characters show up in which books & the family trees.
(I need to work on my penmanship! )
Thanks @Sourcebooks for another great book & introducing us to another great author and cast of characters! 🏴
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I‘m enjoying some cozy time with the pets, a final snack of chocolate cookies, and a few more chapters of this #LitsyBookClub read before calling it a night. It‘s been a while since I read a historical fiction set in #Scotland, and I‘m thoroughly enjoying the setting.
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so-soThis is historical fiction set the turmoil of Scotland around one of the Jacobite uprisings. And it‘s also about a young woman, Lily, her childhood relationships and trauma. Much of the action is told in hindsight by various narrators, and we have to sort through truth and fiction. I wanted more Lily and less historical minutiae.
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Went to my local indie bookstore today and picked up my hard cover of The Vanished Days. The book sleeve is signed and has a map of old Edinburgh inside. 😍
It has finally happened! I am ordering books in my sleep! This just arrived from a bookstore in Arizona, and I swear that I did NOT order it! Never even heard of this author, but the good thing is the cover says she is a NYT and USA Today bestselling author! However, there is an enclosed receipt with my name on it, and charged to my PayPal account. 🤔🤪📚 #bookshoppinginmysleep
Sorry for the delay! New month, new book! We are hope that you join us in reading this month‘s selection. Questions? Ask @Bookworm83 or @Graciouswarriorprincess .
pickI love Kearsley. I didn‘t realize that this one is a prequel to The Winter Sea (which I haven‘t read yet). Set in Scotland and told in alternating timelines (1687-1707), this story is told against the backdrop of revolution and intrigue and centers around Lily (as seen from age 7-adulthood as a widow). There‘s joy, tears, despair, danger, hope and a sweet love story here. I enjoyed this but felt like it was a bit of a slow starter compared to 🔻
pickHistoric Scotland There is so much turmoil with politics, religion and a Union with England most don‘t want. Plus King James II is dethroned and exiled and the Jacobite movement starts. Plus the unsuccessful Darien scheme for a new colony that is a failure. The book centers on the life of Lily Graeme and her life with three different families. This book is an absolute masterpiece!
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