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This 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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4.5 Stars • The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley is a captivating novel that weaves together historical fiction and romance. Set in the early 18th century, the story follows Anna Moray, a young woman with a mysterious past, as she navigates the glittering courts of Europe. Anna's journey is intertwined with the mythical tale of the Firebird, a symbol of hope and transformation.

Scottish love, intrigue, Russia and some bonus E.S.P. because WHY NOT!? 💜

“From the first time I met them, they‘ve been on the knives,” he said, using the Russian expression for people who shared a dislike for each other.

I just LOVE this expression and plan to incorporate it into my life. I‘m on the knives with all kinds of people, it shouldn‘t be hard. 🤣

It takes until chapter 8 or so to figure out how this is a sequel to The Winter Sea (and an irritably long time to get to the sexy Scottishness of it all) but now I‘m there and enjoying the next journey in this trilogy.

Much junk food was devoured along with this deliciously readable novel! I‘ve ordered the next two in the trilogy and look forward to them!

✅ Young and handsome Scottish man
✅ Smart and sassy lady
✅ Old castle ruins
✅ A mysterious mystery

Oh yeah Litsers… we are getting COZY! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☕️

For my birthday this year I bought myself a trip to Scotland!!!!!!!!!! I‘m going with my sister and I asked her to put some local bookshops on the itinerary! I am over the moon at the prospect of observing and listening to Scottish men in their native habitat. Now, what do you all think the odds are of meeting Bryan Dick while I‘m there? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍆🥰😅

Let‘s hear it for big thick Scottish…… books. 😂😈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As you would expect from this author, atmospheric and pacey historical crime, rich in detail.
I was practically ready to sign up for the SNP by the end...