Mariana

The way the past and present weave so seamlessly together is amazing. You are going for the ride right along with Julia. Then you think you have it figured out but little clues throughout the book make you a little unsure. Then the ending was like WHAT? WOW! Amazing. I want more. Ready to do a reread so I can look at everything from a new perspective. Fantastic book!

That one word sums up my elation at finishing this book. I took this book at a leisurely pace because I didn't want to rush it, and it wasn't so engrossing for me at first to have to rush into. I'm glad I did this because this is one that lingers. I read "The Shadowy Horses" first and can honestly say that I enjoyed this one more, I'm currently reading "Splendour Falls", which was I believe before "Mariana", and so far it has me quite intrigued.Ms. Kearsley does justice to both Mariana and Julia. The blend of History and Romance is dare I say it?.... Sweet. I loved the relationship between Julia and her brother. I love the whole "soul mate" feel in this book. It reminded me of "A Knight in Shining Armor" by Jude Deveraux although this moved at an entirely different pace and the ending brought tears to my eyes. This past weekend I found myself picking up this book again and re-reading some parts. It was JUST THAT GOOD. Happy Reading

Started reading this on the plane returning from England and a week spent (happy coincidence!) with my husband in the Cotswolds. Reading about the places we had just visited made everything in the book seem much more relevant. I love this author and will buy all her offerings as they become available. I am giving "Mariana" and "The Shadowy Horses" to my sister who lives in England and enjoys a good "ghost story" as much as I do...having met one personally herself. We are both great fans of Barbara Michaels/Elizabeth Peters. What treat to find another author who writes much in the same vein.

I am so ecstatic that I happened to find this book! I read this book in ONE SITTING - could not put it down! Julia / Mariana is a wonderful heroine, Richard (her lover in a previous life) is definitely someone I would love to meet and I'm fascinated by the reincarnation theme. This book makes you FEEL everything that Julia / Mariana feel and felt and, believe me, the ending is a stunner - absolutely fantastic! GET THIS BOOK !

I have read The Sahdowy Horses, and thought that it was a marvelous book, and that Mariana did not look quite as good as that. But once I started reading, I was unable to put the book down! The way Ms.Kearlsey wove a tale of the past and present together so magnificently was amazing! I fell in love with the characters too! And the ending was wonderful, compleltly not expected!

I can't possibly begin to describe what a wonderful book this is. The author drags you into the story until you become so immersed in it that you can't put the book down. Even after the last page is read the images remain with you for a long time. This is one of those books that can be read and reread and not lose its magic. I have lent Mariana to many of my friends and everyone has loved it. I believe that, with this book, we are seeing the emergence of a great storyteller.