10 Best Books Like The King's Messenger
If you loved The King's Messenger by Susanna Kearsley, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The King's Messenger are:
- 1The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian4.5
- 2Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
- 3A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner4.0
- 4The Pretender by Jo Harkin4.2
- 5The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 6The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 7The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry4.4
- 8The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly4.4
- 9My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende4.3
- 10The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult0

When rumors swirl that Prince Henry was murdered, King James's messenger Andrew Logan must transport the prime suspect from Scotland to England—a perilous journey complicated by Andrew's supernatural gift of Sight, which he must keep hidden in an age where such abilities mean death. Traveling with his prisoner, an elderly scribe, and the scribe's spirited daughter Phoebe, Andrew faces treachery at every turn while guarding not only state secrets, but his heart as well.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The King's Messenger
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jackal's Mistress | Chris Bohjalian | 4.5 | 2025 | 336 | Closest match |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| A Map to Paradise | Susan Meissner | 4.0 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Pretender | Jo Harkin | 4.2 | 2025 | 449 | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry | 4.4 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club | Martha Hall Kelly | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| My Name Is Emilia del Valle | Isabel Allende | 4.3 | 2025 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| The Storyteller | Jodi Picoult | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The King's Messenger?
The most similar books to The King's Messenger are The Jackal's Mistress, Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel, A Map to Paradise.
What should I read after The King's Messenger?
After finishing The King's Messenger, readers most commonly pick up The Jackal's Mistress next.
Who writes books like Susanna Kearsley?
Authors similar to Susanna Kearsley include Diana Gabaldon.
What genre is The King's Messenger?
The King's Messenger is a Literary Fiction novel by Susanna Kearsley, published in 2025.
How long is The King's Messenger?
The King's Messenger is 384 pages long.
About The King's Messenger
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERA lush, enthralling new novel from New York Times bestselling author Susanna Kearsley, set during the reign of James I, in which emissary Andrew Logan must complete a vital mission on behalf of the king-a mission that will threaten not only his own life, but everything he holds dear.The crown prince is dead, and the court is in turmoil. Only a man of extraordinary gifts can uncover the truth.1613: King James-sixth of Scotland; first of England; son of Mary, Queen of Scots-has unified both countries under one crown. But the death of his eldest son, Henry, has plunged the nation into mourning, as rumours swirl that the prince was poisoned.Andrew Logan has heard the rumours, but he’s paid them little heed. As one of the King’s Messengers, he has plenty of secrets to guard, including his own. In these perilous times, when the merest suggestion of witchcraft can lead to torture and hanging, men like Andrew must hide well the fact they were born with the Sight-a gift that allows him to see things others cannot.And he’ll need all his gifts as he embarks on the perilous trip to capture Sir David Moray-once the prince’s trusted advisor, and now the main suspect in his death-and transport him from Scotland back to England. Andrew must travel with not only his prisoner, but an elderly scribe, sent to keep a written record of the journey, and the scribe’s fiery daughter, Phoebe. With treachery lurking at every turn, Andrew won’t just need to guard his prisoner, but his extraordinary gift, and his heart as well.Both sweeping and intricate, The King’s Messenger is a spellbinding tale of secrets, love, and honour by a writer at the height of her power.









