--- product_id: 4109242 title: "The Firebird" price: "KD 7.50" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/4109242-the-firebird store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Multi-country historical settings NYT Bestseller status Unique ESP-driven plot The Firebird **Price:** KD 7.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔮 Unlock the past, live the mystery — The Firebird soars beyond time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Firebird - **How much does it cost?** KD 7.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/4109242-the-firebird) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **ESP-Powered Mystery:** Experience a rare blend of psychometry and magic that unlocks hidden pasts. - • **Seamless Genre Fusion:** Historical fiction meets romance, suspense, and a touch of the supernatural. - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Join 7,000+ readers captivated by this #1 New York Times hit. - • **Strong, Complex Heroines:** Dive into the lives of unforgettable women who defy time and convention. - • **Globally Spanning Storyline:** Travel from London to Scotland to Russia in a richly researched historical epic. ## Overview The Firebird is a New York Times bestselling historical fiction novel by Susanna Kearsley, blending romance, suspense, and supernatural ESP elements. Set across multiple countries and centuries, it follows art dealer Nicola Marter as she uncovers the secrets of a mysterious relic linked to Russia's Empress Catherine. Praised for its meticulous research and compelling characters, this novel offers a unique, genre-defying reading experience that appeals to fans of magical realism and historical romance alike. ## Description THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "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 sucks you in and won't let go!"―DIANA GABALDON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlander Two Women. One Mysterious Relic. Historical fiction with romance, betrayal, and magic you'll never forget. Art-dealer 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, there's no proof. But once Nicola holds the object, her buried talent gives her surprising insight. She knows the woman is telling the truth. Trying to keep to her hard-won job, Nicola sets out to confirm the fascinating history of The Firebird with help from a man she never thought she'd see again. The Firebird is a sweeping historical romance that will whisk you from London to Scotland to St. Petersburg in a magical, century-spanning epic about the dangers and rewards of being true to yourself. Also by Susanna Kearsley: The Winter Sea A Desperate Fortune The Rose Garden The Shadowy Horses The Splendour Falls Season of Storms Mariana Named of the Dragon Bellewether Review: Love her stories... - I have read quite a few books by this author and have enjoyed all of them. This one may be one of my favorites. The author always uses some sort of ESP (Extrasensory perception or sixth sense) to go back in time and in this story it is mainly through Psychometry, (to see something from having touching an object) and it also involves some other forms of ESP. The story althought encompasses other characters from previous books she has written : Anna, from Winter Sea and Rob, from Shadowy Horses. You do not have to have read those books to read and enjoy this story, although they are very worth reading and I think you will wish you had. This Story goes between present day England, Scotland, Belgium and then Russia and also those same places back in the 1700's. A lot of research of Scottish and Russian history went into the making of this story and many of the characters are true to history, throwing in fictitious ones to create a fabulous story. Nicola Marter, a young woman who works for a Russian art gallery in London, who while there one day, meets an older woman who brings in a small bird sculpture called a firebird, supposedly given to her ancestors by the Empress Catherine of Russia, but she had no paper work to prove it. When Nicola touches the bird, she sees a fleeting image of (a young girl, Anna and the Empress in a conversation). and since she is going to Russia for an art show, decides to see what she can discover about the bird and the two women she saw in her image. Knowing that her abilities are not as strong as she would like, she goes to see her old love interest , Rob McMorran (from Shadowy Horses) who lives in Scotland and who has a very well developed sense of ESP. This is a great story of their reunion and being able to use their abilities together to delve into the past and bring this story to life. Well written, with a lot of great descriptions of the scenes, people and places they see and go to. The author says this about her type of stories: "I write modern gothic novels that blend historical adventure and modern-day suspense with romance and a touch of something spooky, so they don't fit neatly into any category, really...but they're fun to write!" Normally the word Gothic novel would have kept me from reading her books, but the ESP part attracted me and I am so glad I discovered her work and look forward to her next one. Review: Gorgeously written book - I picked this book up because of the recommendation by somebody whose tastes I trust and because I was hoping for some Russia in the book. For those of you who yet do not know firebird is a very well known character from Russian fairy tales. Well, there was not as much Imperial Russia as I hoped, but what was there was extremely well researched and well written. It does not happen as often as one can hope, so I was grateful for that - Russian names, some art, history, very well done. The book switches between past and present ( not telling you how it does that) and has two romances of the sort. I am saying of the sort because romance in the present felt too lackluster to me and romance in the past happens closer to the end of the story. I am not really complaining about the story in the past, do not get me wrong. It is a story of a strong and very interesting woman - Anna. I liked her story, I thought her love interest was nicely done, but even if she did not have a love interest eventually, I would still loved her story a lot, because I liked the character so much. The couple in the present felt more like observers of Anna's life, too passive overall and I really did not care much for narrator in the present Nicola, but I still liked the book a lot overall. ## Features - Great product! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #71,352 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #161 in Time Travel Romances #610 in Magical Realism #877 in Historical British & Irish Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 7,003 Reviews | ## Images ![The Firebird - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5161NBKHyiL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love her stories... *by A***D on August 11, 2013* I have read quite a few books by this author and have enjoyed all of them. This one may be one of my favorites. The author always uses some sort of ESP (Extrasensory perception or sixth sense) to go back in time and in this story it is mainly through Psychometry, (to see something from having touching an object) and it also involves some other forms of ESP. The story althought encompasses other characters from previous books she has written : Anna, from Winter Sea and Rob, from Shadowy Horses. You do not have to have read those books to read and enjoy this story, although they are very worth reading and I think you will wish you had. This Story goes between present day England, Scotland, Belgium and then Russia and also those same places back in the 1700's. A lot of research of Scottish and Russian history went into the making of this story and many of the characters are true to history, throwing in fictitious ones to create a fabulous story. Nicola Marter, a young woman who works for a Russian art gallery in London, who while there one day, meets an older woman who brings in a small bird sculpture called a firebird, supposedly given to her ancestors by the Empress Catherine of Russia, but she had no paper work to prove it. When Nicola touches the bird, she sees a fleeting image of (a young girl, Anna and the Empress in a conversation). and since she is going to Russia for an art show, decides to see what she can discover about the bird and the two women she saw in her image. Knowing that her abilities are not as strong as she would like, she goes to see her old love interest , Rob McMorran (from Shadowy Horses) who lives in Scotland and who has a very well developed sense of ESP. This is a great story of their reunion and being able to use their abilities together to delve into the past and bring this story to life. Well written, with a lot of great descriptions of the scenes, people and places they see and go to. The author says this about her type of stories: "I write modern gothic novels that blend historical adventure and modern-day suspense with romance and a touch of something spooky, so they don't fit neatly into any category, really...but they're fun to write!" Normally the word Gothic novel would have kept me from reading her books, but the ESP part attracted me and I am so glad I discovered her work and look forward to her next one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeously written book *by S***S on January 5, 2014* I picked this book up because of the recommendation by somebody whose tastes I trust and because I was hoping for some Russia in the book. For those of you who yet do not know firebird is a very well known character from Russian fairy tales. Well, there was not as much Imperial Russia as I hoped, but what was there was extremely well researched and well written. It does not happen as often as one can hope, so I was grateful for that - Russian names, some art, history, very well done. The book switches between past and present ( not telling you how it does that) and has two romances of the sort. I am saying of the sort because romance in the present felt too lackluster to me and romance in the past happens closer to the end of the story. I am not really complaining about the story in the past, do not get me wrong. It is a story of a strong and very interesting woman - Anna. I liked her story, I thought her love interest was nicely done, but even if she did not have a love interest eventually, I would still loved her story a lot, because I liked the character so much. The couple in the present felt more like observers of Anna's life, too passive overall and I really did not care much for narrator in the present Nicola, but I still liked the book a lot overall. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captivating, Engaging, Entertaining, Well-Written *by C***R on October 3, 2020* Are you looking for a book to sweep you away? This is a very engaging story with a contemporary romance, loads of history (including a mystery and another love story) and paranormal elements of clairvoyance that can cross time periods. The first book of this loosely tied series was set in Scotland at Slains Castle in contemporary time and at the time of the Jacobites. Our mystery begins when a Scottish woman brings a carving of what she says is a firebird for appraisal to Claire’s firm. Her family legend is that it was given to an ancestor named Anna by the Tsarina Catherine. The historic portion of this book follows closely in time as it tracks the life of Anna, the daughter of the historic couple in book one. It is still dangerous to be a Jacobite. This story does not stay in Scotland though. It follows Anna as a child in hiding and in exile across Europe to Russia with different protectors. The history of the period is so closely woven into the story that its presence enriches the story instead of bogging it down with unnecessary details. The writing is very skillful as the author moves gracefully between the two time periods and the different sets of characters. The romance is romantic, but chaste. There are emotional moments that are moving. This book is the second in a series and it makes sense to read them in order even though the story would in its main part stand alone. Reading the first book would give you the foundation of the history of the Jacobites, and the story of Anna’s parents and why they gave her up to a foster family. If you have read the first book, the finale of the second is more emotionally powerful. Bottom line: loved it. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Firebird (The Scottish series, 2) - The Vanished Days (The Scottish series, 3) - The Winter Sea (The Scottish series, 1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/4109242-the-firebird](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/4109242-the-firebird) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*