The Rose Garden
The Rose Garden
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Cornwall, England • Early 18th century
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley, a grieving individual named Eva returns to a Cornish coastal home to scatter her sister's ashes. Amidst the historic setting, the protagonist experiences a unique connection with the past, leading to unexpected and profound personal revelations. The novel blends elements of time travel and romance in a historical context.
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Review Roundup
The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley has received praise for its captivating blend of romance and time travel, enchanting settings, and well-developed characters. Some readers, however, find the pacing slow and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it's appreciated for its immersive storytelling and emotional depth, appealing to fans of historical fiction.
Who Should Read The Rose Garden?
Readers who relish time-slip novels with romantic and historical elements will enjoy The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley. Fans of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander or Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden will appreciate Kearsley’s blend of past and present, vivid settings, and emotive storytelling.
37,699 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Cornwall, England • Early 18th century
2011
Adult
18+ years
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