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ⓘ About Susanna Kearsley
Immersing itself in the world of English and French history, this novel is situated around Chinon; the chateau of legend. It is here that the protagonist Emily finds herself after her cousin, Harry, invites her there for a meeting with him in the infamous chateau. When she arrives though, he’s nowhere to be found, as she quickly discovers he’s disappeared upon arrival at her hotel. With a view to them both exploring the chateau together, the ever-unreliable Harry had hoped that Emily could take a much needed break as they’d visit it together. This was where the child bride of King John, Queen Isabelle, had hidden her jewels during the siege upon Chinon many years ago.
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Pulp Literature Issue 4 Autumn 2014
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2014
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Susanna Kearsley?
Immersing itself in the world of English and French history, this novel is situated around Chinon; the chateau of legend. It is here that the protagonist Emily finds herself after her cousin, Harry, invites her there for a meeting with him in the infamous chateau. When she arrives though, he's nowhere to be found, as she quickly discovers he's disappeared upon arrival at her hotel.
Which Susanna Kearsley series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Slains series, the earliest of Susanna Kearsley's multi-book series: it opens with The Winter Sea / Sophia's Secret (2008) and runs to 3 books across 2008–2021, ending with The Vanished Days (2021).
How many books has Susanna Kearsley written?
Susanna Kearsley has 17 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1993 and 2025. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Slains series with 3 books — and 14 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Susanna Kearsley's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Susanna Kearsley's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Slains (2008–2021, 3 books).
How are Susanna Kearsley's books organised into series?
This guide splits Susanna Kearsley's 17 books into 1 named series and 14 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Slains (3 books, 2008–2021).