The Shadowy Horses

by Susanna Kearsley

Book Overview

"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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402258704
• ISBN13: 9781402258701
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

compelling read

This would be fascinating to many different readers. Archeologists, romance, mystical and lovers of Scotland. I enjoyed it thoroughly and now want to visit that village.

Good read

I'm a fan of all the Susanna Kearsley books and this one did not disappoint. Great story and characters, felt submerged in the book.

Loved this book! A must read

2nd book I read by this author. I absolutely loved the story. Such detail is amazing. Loved all the nuances of "ghosts"/ being able to see things beyond many of our understanding. The detail of excavation was also terrific. Such a great story. One of those now in my "read again pile". Very talented writer.

Ancient Roman sentry still on guard duty

Excellent mystery with history thrown in. Atmospheric and written for born romantics.

Surprisingly mysterious and noncheesy!

The romance portion is relatable, the mystery portion is delightfully spooky, and the historical portion is fantastically interesting. Less death than Elly Griffiths' Ruth Galloway series, but with the grand history and romance. Definitely recommend.

A REALLY GOOD READ

This is very enjoyable fiction written in the tradition of Barbara Michaels. The story has an historical setting with a suspenseful plot and the book is just long enough.Verity Grey is an archaeologist who has the opportunity to work on an ancient Roman site in Scotland. She's smart, attractive and very dedicated to her work. The project is an interesting one, and she's working with 3 other archaeologists who all have different backgrounds. A wealthy older Irishman, a deadlyhandsome Englishman, and the fascinating Scotsman. Of course, there is a romance which is not overdone, but portrayed with just the right touch to keep the reader interested.The story is enhanced by Robbie a young boy who lives nearby and has the second sight. The child often sees the ghost of a Roman Sentinel. Verity's trapped by her rational side as a scientist, and her desire to believe that the boy is actually seeing a ghost. I was intrigued from the first to the last page.

Romantic Suspense With Misty Echoes of the Past Thrown In

"The Shadowy Horses" by Susanna Kearsley was my first book by this author, and the comparisons to Mary Stewart are wonderfully accurate. I am already ordering her other books...from me, the highest compliment. Ms. Kearsley writes in the first person, and manages to pull you right into the story, which is no small feat. Her writing style is fluid and descriptive, and she displays a talent for building suspense at just the right pace. Her characters (secondary as well) are well-drawn, likable, and interesting, and her quick-moving plot makes you want to keep turning the pages. One tiny, tiny criticism (but perhaps this is simply a result of my wanting the story to continue long after it was finished): her ending seemed rushed, and I wanted a bit more detail on the ghostly Sentinel and his tragic story, and that of the Ninth Legion...in another book, perhaps??? My final assessment: well done, Ms. Kearsley, well done!

The Shadowy Horses

I thought this was an excellent book. I love a good mystery. I also like a little of the supernatural. This had both and they blended well. There was also a romantic thread through it, which was refreshing, in not being explicit about sex. The Scottish atomosphere throughout the book was charming, and made it all the more interesting. There was just enough Scottich brogue in it to make you feel like you were right there with the characters. Overall, a great read and I would highly recommend it to all who wish to read a really good book. Plan on getting her two other books to read, and I will definitely be looking for future books by Susanna Kearsley.

Complete Escape after a Really Bad Day

I had a really bad day at work and I was exhausted and even playing with my three year old son couldn't completely close down my thoughts. Then, in the bath, I picked up The Shadowy Horses and got back into it (I'd started it the night before.) Honestly, I sighed OUTLOUD. It was complete escape. I recommend this book to fans of Mary Stewart or Barbara Michaels -- anyone looking for a really good gothic suspense.

Barbara Michaels' fans need to discover this author!

I'm not sure if I should thank Ms. Kearsley or be mad at her. I stayed up two nights in a row because I couldn't put her book down. The story was wonderful, and the characters were realistic. I have been looking for an alternative to Barbara Michaels' books, and I think Ms. Kearsley is it. My only suggestion to her would be-- write faster!