The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
Another strong, satisfying novel, full of rich storytelling, by the author of the favourite 'The Tea Rose'.
Praise for 'The Winter Rose': 'There's a hint of mystery, lots of interesting characters and locales such as India, Africa and California, with turn-of-the-century London at the centre of an engaging bookRecommended.' Barbara Taylor Bradford 'Donnelly's feel for the period and attention to detail make this more than just a ripping yarn.' Telegraph 'So vividly imagined that it's like time-travelling back to 1900' Eve magazine 'Melodramatic set pieces keep this romp rattling along, with drugs, prostitution and robbery adding colour to a world defined by poverty and corruption.' Daily Mail 'Compelling reading' Heat, number 9 chart position (pb) 'Savour every page, it's well worth it.' Easy Living 'A vivid and entertaining read!it's a brilliant story.' Yours magazine More praise for 'The Winter Rose': 'A great read with fabulous characters, plenty of historical drama and romance, as well political intrigue and moments of sumptuously gothic excess.' www.hagharlotsheroines.com 'Rollicking romance' Dorset Echo Praise for the 'The Tea Rose': 'This is a most seductive novel. You'll be charmed by the novels heroine -- her intelligence, her courage, her great heart. Despite her suffering -- a lost love, a tragic family -- there are moments you will want to cheer. It's the kind of novel where the writing is so fluid you feel the author simply loves telling her story. This is a splendid, heartwarming novel of pain, struggle, decency, triumph -- and just what we need in these times.' Frank McCourt 'I loved this vividly researched and wonderfully rumbustious yarn -- brilliantly told, great fun to read.' Simon Winchester 'Bold, brisk and beguiling, 'The Tea Rose' is a splendid brew of a book.' Sam Twining
Jennifer Donnelly is a children's book writer, tea enthusiast and amateur rosarian. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband. 'The Tea Rose' was her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007191321 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007191324 |
| Title | The Winter Rose |
| Author | Jennifer Donnelly |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2006-11-06 |
| Number of pages | 736 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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