I liked Susanna Kearsley’s third outing best! An archaeological site in Scotland is a sublime setting. Three stars don’t reflect how much I enjoyed this novel, which a few factors shaped. “The Shadowy Horses”, 1997, is about a disputed third-century Roman camp. The loveable landowner is rich but the university needs evidence to approve a student workforce. His proof is the neighbour’s son.... meeting a spirit from that legion! The impact wavered because Susanna didn’t clarify any primary genre.

I have loved the Kearsley novels I had read up til this one, and while I don't know that I enjoyed this one quite as much, it was still a wonderful way to spend several evenings. The description calls it "brooding and atmospheric" and those are apt descriptors. This one is a re-print, and it does feel a bit dated, and not just because no one whips out their smart phone (I actually enjoyed that bit!), but rather there is something about the language. I really don't care for certain words, especia...

This was really good. I love me some Roman history, and I've read more books set in the UK than anywhere else, so this book pretty much sold me at "female archaeologist searching for the lost ninth Roman legion in Scotland". I probably would have given it a solid three stars for that alone, but with such a gorgeous setting, lush prose, wonderfully developed characters - including a few very grey side characters, a likable, brainy MC with integrity and nerve, and a love interest that you fully un...

- Sarah's Reading Guide for The Shadowy Horses -(1) Open google.(2) Load a picture of dry toast. Example:(3) Stare at toast for 3 minutes.(4) Leave the room. Trim your toenails.(5) Return to the computer. Stare at toast for another 3 minutes.(6) Close picture.Congrats! You've successfully duplicated the Shadowy Horses experience. Be proud -- you've saved yourself untold pain by not bothering with the tepid characters, bland plot, excruciating infodumps, cutesy humor, & nauseating romance of this...

I am a lover of history and archaeology. I always wished I could find an artifact of a bygone era in my backyard or while hiking in the wilderness. Deciding to read The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley was very easy. It checked all of my boxes: Roman history, archaeological dig in Scotland, supernatural goings-on, family drama and a bit of romance. Verity Grey, a finder expert, takes an invitation from her ex-boyfriend to interview for a job in Eyemouth, Scotland. The job entails a potential d...

I really didn't like this story from Susanna Kearsley. This is the fourth novel by her that I've read and there is definitely a formula she follows. Sometimes the formula works for me and sometimes it doesn't.I did like the setting of the archeological dig and the insertion of the Roman history that went with describing what the archeologists were looking for and discovering. I also liked the many references to the Scots language and traditions.What I didn't care for was the romantic story line

Read This Review & More Like It On Ageless Pages Reviews!A thoroughly satisfying mix of history, the paranormal, with a dash of romance to flavor, The Shadowy Horses does not disappoint. A bit more romance-orientated than my previous read by this author (Mariana), I can still easily endorse Susanna Kearsley as fast becoming one of my favorite authors; one that is adept at creating a wide array of individual characters, as well as intricately setting up an atmospheric read. She delivers every tim...

Shadowy Horses was another quick, enjoyable read by Susanna Kearsley. It's not a time-slip like the others that I've read, but more of a contemporary ghost story, although it's really not what you would call a chilling one. I expected a bit more of an eerie, Gothic atmosphere, and got more Scottish flavor instead (which is really not a bad thing). The story centers on an archaeological dig in an old fishing town where a mad old scholar believes he's found the final resting place of the Roman Nin...

My rating: 3.5 of 5 starsI won this book in a contest hosted by Reading Between the Wines and Sourcebooks.Shadowy Horses is centered around Eyemouth, which is an actual fishing port located in south-east Scotland. The story references actual places and events including The Ship Hotel, the fish auctions and the Herring Queen Festival. While it hasn't actually been verified that Eyemouth is the last resting place of the Ninth Roman Legion, this is what the fictional character Verity Gray is drawn

**4.5 stars**I would have stayed up all night last night to finish this book if my daughter didn't wake up and call for me. It was one of those books where you say to yourself "I'll just finish this one chapter" and do that over and over again until you look up and 2 hours has gone by. I always love Susanna Kearsley's writing and this book was no exception. Her prose just envelops me and drags me deep into the plot to the point where the world around me grows murky. I get sucked into these beaut...

This novel went way beyond my expectations, into "truly delightful" territory. I had expected something a little less fiction and a little more fluffy (Kind of like Elizabeth Lowell, who writes stories involving art history, book history, studies of artifacts, etc. - but whose writing is not nearly as good). This novel has a perfect mix of history, romance, and mystery.The plot begins immediately, with an archaeologist re-tracing her route on a bus after managing to sleep through her train stop....

This book begins with the main character Verity sitting on a bus in the pouring rain. I spend a lot of time doing that myself so I instantly began to love this book. It's set in Eyemouth, a port town in the Scottish Borders, and I love the way Kearsley writes about Scotland. It is clear from the very first page that she did a lot of research before beginning this book!This book only has one POV and we follow Verity, an archaeologist, as she moves to Eyemouth to take part in an archaeological dig...

What can I say, I think Susanna Kearsley could write the back of a cereal box and I'd think it was marvelous, lol. There's just something about her writing style that I truely love, she's one of my favorite authors. The Shadowy Horses was no exception, the setting was modern day Scotland with our main character Verity Grey an archaeologist accepting a job to help find the truth as to whether the lost Ninth Roman Legion is buried in a rocky field by the sea. This story has everything, a charming

One cup of ancient Roman Legion history, one cup of archaeology tidbits, one cup of modern Scottish coastal village atmosphere, full dollop of paranormal element and one tablespoon of the Scots language. Mix all ingredients together. Sprinkle romance and mystery on top and enjoy this wonderful creation!Warning: Consumption can lead to:1. Impulsive internet search on everything to do with Roman Legio IX Hispana and its disappearance.2. Overwhelming desire to visit the east coast of Scotland and,

A story with a ghost and a child psychic wouldn’t generally appeal to me, but there is something very retro about Susanna Kearsley’s writing style that I enjoy. We meet her main character, Verity Gray, as she arrives at an excavation site in Scotland, where her new boss is attempting to find evidence of the elusive Ninth Roman Legion, and even from her initial bus ride into town, we know there will be more discovered here than old bones. Kearsley's Scottish setting is charming, her romantic invo...

What I liked: - the archaeology and Roman history lessons, - the main premise, - the setting, - Wally, Jeannie's dad. Ha, no, really, I did like most of the secondary characters - even the annoying ones. I enjoy reading Kearsley's books - though they tend to be populated with similar characters, it's fun to see them in slightly different positions this time around. What I didn't like: - The 'sinister' plot. Why was that even in there? Made no sense and was just dumb, especially the big...finale?...