The Lesser Stars

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For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly rivalry and intrigue

1613: King James sixth of Scotland, first of England, son of Mary, Queen of Scots - has unified both countries under one crown. But the death of his eldest son, Henry, has plunged the nation into mourning, as the rumours rise the prince was poisoned.

Andrew Logans heard the rumours, but hes paid them little heed. As one of the Kings Messengers he has enough secrets to guard, including his own. In these perilous times, when the merest suggestion of witchcraft can see someone tortured and hanged, men like Andrew must hide well the fact they were born with the Sight.

Hell need all his gifts, though, when the king sends Andrew north to find and arrest Sir David Murray, once Prince Henrys trusted courtier, and bring him a prisoner to London to stand trial before the dreaded Star Chamber.

A story of treachery, betrayal and love


Praise for The Vanished Days:

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

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.