Pages: 640
Original date of publication: 2011
My copy: 2011
Why I decided to read: received a copy from the publisher
for review
How I acquired my copy: Amazon Vine program, 2011
Although I wasn’t too keen on the first two books in this
trilogy—The Tea Rose and The Winter Rose—I picked this one up hoping my mind
had changed. Each book in the story offers a different perspective on one
family at the turn of the century; this book begins just before WWI and focuses
on Seamie and Willa. I think the story is meant to be fast-paced and give the
reader a good overview of early 20th century history, but the story lines were
so unrealistic and predictable that I had a hard time finishing the book. There
were so many characters and coincidences that the book got pretty convoluted
after a while. The characters’ dialogue also didn’t seem era-appropriate. This
might be a good book if you’re looking for a period romance, but be prepared to
suspend disbelief at the plot and characters.
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