A Single Rose
A Single Rose
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A Single Rose by Muriel Barbery
From the author of the international bestseller The Elegance of The Hedgehog comes a life-affirming novel about unexpected second chances set against the temples and teahouses of Tokyo.
'A moving tale of emotional awakening and blossoming love' Woman's Own
'An enjoyable, immersive read' The Lady
Rose has just turned forty when she is unexpectedly summoned to Japan for the reading of her father Haru's will, who seemingly abandoned her when she was a baby.
Leaving behind her life as a botanist in Paris, Rose travels to Kyoto and is led around its enchanting tea houses, temples and zen gardens by Paul, Haru's former assistant. Initially a reluctant tourist, Rose comes to discover her father's legacy through the itinerary he set for her, finding gifts greater than she had ever imagined and connecting with gentle widower Paul.
This is a mesmerising story of second chances, of beauty born out of grief and roses grown from ashes.
'Delightful, engaging. . this novel offers the pleasures of a poetic travelogue and an homage to a place and a culture' - New York Journal of Books
'Rich with atmosphere and character and drawing on themes of grief and second chances, this is a delicate delight' - Living Magazine
'[A] multi-layered novel of self-discovery, grounded in richly evoked landscapes and experiences ... An enjoyable, immersive read' - The Lady
'An immensely calming novel, so superbly written it deserves to be savoured slowly' - Le Parisien
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781805333760 |
| ISBN 10 | 1805333763 |
| Title | A Single Rose |
| Author | Muriel Barbery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pushkin Press |
| Year published | 2025-02-13 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |