<p><strong><em>New York Times</em> Bestseller</strong></p> <p><strong>Two Women. <br> One Mysterious Relic.<br> Separated By Centuries.</strong></p> <p>Nicola Marter was born with a gift so rare and dangerous, she kept it buried deep. When she encounters a desperate woman trying to sell a small wooden carving called "The Firebird," claiming it belonged to Russia's Empress Catherine, it's a problem. There's no proof.</p> <p>But Nicola's held the object. She knows the woman is telling the truth. </p> <p>Beloved by readers as varied and adventurous as her novels, you will never forget spending time in <em>New York Times</em> and <em>USA Today</em> bestselling author Susanna Kearsley's world. </p> <p><strong>Reviewers love Susanna Kearsley</strong></p> <p>Winner of <em>RT Book Reviews</em> Historical Fiction and Historical Fantasy/Paranormal Awards</p> <p>"A creative tour de aforce...Brilliant!"-<em>New York Journal of Books</em></p> <p>"Romantic, passionate, and bittersweet, this intelligent, tension-laden story will sweep you away."-<em>Historical Novel Review</em></p> <p>"An imaginatively captivating trip through time."-<em>Fresh Fiction</em></p> <p>"Kearsley makes the impossible seem real...and makes history come alive."-<em>Booklist</em></p> <p><strong>Readers love <em>The Firebird</em></strong></p> <p>"If you closed your eyes and opened them again, you would be there, right in the story."</p> <p>"This is now my very favorite Kearsley novel...which is saying a lot."</p> <p>"Every scene leaves me wanting more."</p> <p>"Deeply romantic and filled with rich, fascinating history."</p> <p>"Expertly weaves two tales into one vastly entertaining read."</p>