Susanna Kearsley

New York Times Bestselling Author

Susanna Kearsley

“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 pulls you in and won’t let go!”

— Diana Gabaldon, New York Times #1 bestselling author of the Outlander series

About Me

As a former museum curator, I love restoring the lost voices of real people to the page, interweaving romance and historical intrigue with modern adventure. (Photo: Wendy McAlpine)

Sneak a peek at what I’m writing now, and find out what I’m reading; learn what’s coming next, meet some writers I love, and read personal tributes to those who have passed.

Featured Book

The Vanished Days

A sweeping love story set against the Jacobite revolution.

“Fascinating and immersive… I love a novel that deals with the many ways in which people keep their secrets.”
— Diana Gabaldon, New York Times #1 bestselling author of the Outlander series

There are many who believe they know what happened, but they do not know the whole of it. The rumours spread, and grow, and take their hold, and so to end them I have been persuaded now to take my pen in hand and tell the story as it should be told…

Kearsley has a poetic sensibility and a sense of mystery; she could write the modern Rebecca.

— The Bookseller

More to Do

Have a burning question for me? From writing to reading and everything in-between, I’ve answered many questions through the years. (Photo: James Grant Ferr)
Even between books, I keep on the move! Check out where I’ll be for upcoming events so you can meet me in person.

Recent Blog Posts

Christmas Bells

It’s the eve of Christmas Eve, and I’m happily lost in the rewrites for my current book, The King’s Messenger (due out in August in the UK and in the spring of 2025 everywhere else), and my own...

Why Read Romance?

It's mind-boggling to me that this post is now ten years old. I wrote it first for my now-shuttered blog (called A Woman In Jeopardy), on Valentine's Day in 2013. It remains just as relevant now, I...

A Giveaway For Thelma’s Birthday

June 11th is a special day in my calendar, because it’s the birthday of Thelma Daw, one of my Australian readers. In 2010, Thelma’s daughter Corinne emailed me to say how much they both enjoyed my...

St Andrew’s Day

From now till 25 April 2022, my Canadian publishers, Simon & Schuster Canada, are hosting a special sweepstakes giveaway of Scottish gift items (for Canadian entrants only, so sorry). You can...