The Vanished Days: 'An engrossing and deeply romantic novel' RACHEL HORE

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A sweeping love story set against the Jacobite revolution from much-loved, million copy bestselling author Susanna Kearsley

There are many who believe they know what happened, but they do not know the whole of it. The rumours spread, and grow, and take their hold, and so to end them I have been persuaded now to take my pen in hand and tell the story as it should be told

Autumn, 1707. Old enemies from the Highlands to the Borders are finding common ground as they join to protest the new Union with England, the French are preparing to launch an invasion to carry the young exiled Jacobite king back to Scotland to reclaim his throne, and in Edinburgh the streets are filled with discontent and danger.

Queen Annes commissioners, seeking to calm the situation, have begun settling the losses and wages owed to those Scots who took part in the disastrous Darien expedition eight years earlier.

When Lily, the young widow of a Darien sailor, comes forward to collect her husbands wages, her claim is challenged, and one of the men whos assigned to examine her has only days to decide if shes honest, or if his own feelings are making him blind to the truth, and if hes being used as a pawn in an even more treacherous game.

A story of intrigue, adventure, endurance, romanceand the courage to hope.

Fascinating and immersive I love a novel that deals with the many ways in which people keep their secretsDIANA GABALDON

A hugely engrossing book and a complete world createdIAN RANKIN

The Vanished Days is an absolute tour de force of historical storytelling, tender and dramatic, gripping and authentic. Kearsley manages effortlessly to balance the epic sweep of the drama with telling moments of gentle characterization, all delivered in pitch-perfect style. I thoroughly enjoyed it: a perfect escape in these dark daysJANE JOHNSON, author of The Salt Road and The Tenth Gift

An engrossing and deeply romantic novel of Scotlands Jacobite rebellionRACHEL HORE

This novel tells of a tender love story set amid the Jacobite rebellion. For readers unfamiliar with the twists and turns of this period of Scottish history, author Kearsley provides a helpful map, along with rich details of the protagonists. Courage in this era lies not in acts of heroic daring, but in steadfast pursuit of truth and justice. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldons Outlander WOMAN & HOME

Praise for Susanna Kearsley's books:

A thrilling, haunting and deeply romantic story powerfully told by an engaging heroineenchanting and beautifully evoked.
RACHEL HORE

'I've loved every one of her books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characterssure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go!'
DIANA GABALDON, bestselling author of Outlander

A deeply-engaging romance and a compelling historical novel... a marvellous book.
BERNARD CORNWELL
'The Vanished Days exhibits Kearsley's ability to deftly balance dual time lines to great dramatic effect, right up to the twist of an ending... this book stands on its own and will find an eager audience among fans of romantic historical fiction' Booklist

Author Bio

New York Times,USATODAY,andGlobe and Mailbestselling authorSusannaKearsleyis a former museum curator who loves restoring the lost voices of real people to the page, often in twin-stranded stories that interweave present and past. Her award-winning novels are published in translation in more than twenty-fivecountries. She lives near Toronto. Visit her at SusannaKearsley.com or follow her on Twitter@SusannaKearsley.