TheVanishedDays

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3.5 Stars • This book delves into themes of love, secrecy, and the impact of history on personal lives, set against the backdrop of Scotland's rich historical landscape.

1707: Lily Aitken, a servant, falls in love with Adam Williamson amidst Scotland's political turmoil over the Union with England.

Present Day: A writer researches Lily's life, finding personal echoes in her own.

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Vanished Days | Susanna Kearsley

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The Vanished Days is a prequel to The Winter Sea. It goes back in time to the 1680s and introduces the reader to the Moray and Graeme families. King James has been exiled and there is a new Union with England. In 1707, the French are preparing to launch an invasion to bring the young exiled Jacobite king back to Scotland to reclaim his throne.

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EadieB Queen Anne's commissioners have begun paying out money sent up from London to settle the losses and wages owed to those Scots who took part in the disastrous Darien expedition eight years earlier. It was an ill-fated venture that left Scotland all but bankrupt. Lily Aitcheson comes forward to collect her husband's wages but her claim is challenged. 3y

EadieB Adam Williamson is assigned to investigate and to decide if she's telling the truth. The chapters switch back and forth from the 1680's and 1707. Kearsley has done excellent research. The surprise ending is an interesting plot twist. If you like historical tales of adventure, endurance, romance and hope, then you will enjoy this book. I would like to thank NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for a free copy for an honest review. 3y

tdrosebud I really liked The Winter Sea. Stacking! 3y

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EadieB @tdrosebud You'll like this one too! 3y

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 3y

EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks! 3y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! I have really enjoyed the Kearsley books I've read so far. 3y

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