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The Rose Garden - by Susanna Kearsley (Paperback)

The Rose Garden - by  Susanna Kearsley (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Eva Ward is a modern woman thrown back three centuries to 1715--only to find that might be exactly where she belongs. There she finds true love with Daniel Butler, but the discord surrounding Hanoverian King George plunges the lovers into a world of intrigue, treason, and love.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em><strong>NEW YORK TIMES</strong></em><strong> AND <em>USA TODAY</em> BESTSELLER!</strong></p><p><strong>I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters--sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go!--DIANA GABALDON, #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Outlander</em></strong><em></em></p><p>A riveting and romantic journey through time, <em>The Rose Garden</em> drops a modern woman into the middle of a historical fiction novel when she's thrown back to 18th century Cornwall--only to find that might just be where she belongs.</p><p>After the death of her sister, Eva Ward leaves Hollywood and all its celebrities behind to return to the only place she feels she truly belongs, the old house on the coast of Cornwall, England. She's seeking comfort in memories of childhood summers, but what she finds is mysterious voices and hidden pathways that sweep her not only into the past, but also into the arms of a man who is not of her time.</p><p>Soon Eva discovers that the man, Daniel Butler, is very, very real and he draws her into a world of intrigue, treason, and love. Inside the old British house, begins to question her place in the present, she realizes she must decide where she really belongs: in the life she knows or the past she feels so drawn towards.</p><p><strong>A brilliant escape that gives one woman the chance to time-travel and find her place in British history, <em>The Rose Garden</em> presents Susanna Kearsley's signature combination of romance and fascinating historical fiction at its very best.</strong></p><p><strong>Also by Susanna Kearsley: </strong><br>The Winter Sea<br>The Firebird<br>A Desperate Fortune<br>Named of the Dragon<br>The Shadowy Horses<br>The Splendour Falls<br>Season of Storms<br>Mariana<br>Bellewether</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>if you want a well-written, rich romance with a strong, mature heroine, The <i>Rose Garden</i> is strongly recommended. - <strong><em>The Romance Reader</em></strong><br><br>Canadian author Susanna Kearsley's time-travel books have always enthralled me, and The <i>Rose Garden</i> is no exception. - <strong><em>Historical Novels Review</em></strong><br><br>I give it five stars!!! - <strong><em>Celtic Lady's Reviews </em></strong><br><br>I highly, highly recommend The <i>Rose Garden</i> (and Kearsley in general, but this is an excellent place to start) to anyone who enjoys a good story with a vivid setting and memorable characters. And if you're in need of a well-written comfort read, run to your library or bookstore to get your hands on a copy! - <strong><em>A Striped Arm Chair </em></strong><br><br>I really enjoyed THE ROSE GARDEN BY SUSANNA KEARSLEY. It's the first book I've read by the author and I will definitely see what she has to offer in the future. - <strong><em>Book Drunkard </em></strong><br><br>I'm sure I'll be reading more books by Susanna Kearsley soon - I just need to decide which one to try next! - <strong><em>She Reads Novels</em></strong><br><br>If you are a fan of Susanna Kearsley's novels, then you already know what to expect in The <i>Rose Garden</i>... lyrical writing... vivid images of nature and the landscape...historical settings... characters that you come to know and really care about...time travel that changes seamlessly from one frame to the next...and a breathtaking and poignant ending. The <i>Rose Garden</i> is no exception. - <strong><em>Books, Belles & Beaux</em></strong><br><br>If you're in the mood for a story with a strong sense of place, a cast of wonderful characters, a plot with surprises, time travel and romance, I have just one piece of advice: Seek out The <i>Rose Garden</i>, and when you're done reading it, seek out the rest of Susanna Kearsley's novels. - <strong><em>Kittling: Books</em></strong><br><br>It seems I've gotten into the habit of saying this for this author's work; The <i>Rose Garden</i>, by Susanna Kearsley is a must read. And as they say, there's no time like the present.... - <strong><em>Bookishly Attentive</em></strong><br><br>It's very romantic in a kind of restrained way and unending sense of longing. Beautifully written, The <i>Rose Garden</i> is recommended for fans of The Time Traveler's Wife, Rebecca, and historical fiction. - <strong><em>The Book Harbinger</em></strong><br><br>Kearsley fans will love this to bits - <strong><em>At Home with A Good Book and the Cat</em></strong><br><br>Like Anya Seton's Green Darkness and Daphne du Maurier's House on the Strand, Kearsley brilliantly brings together past and present. 4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick of the Month - <strong><em>RT Book Reviews</em></strong><br><br>Overall a magical and heart-moving romance which should appeal to everyone loving romances. - <strong><em>Endlessly Bookish</em></strong><br><br>Overall, The <i>Rose Garden</i> was a wonderfully imaginative tale with true love, time travel, and a fascinating setting. - <strong><em>Laura's Reviews</em></strong><br><br>So I invite you to come along to a special rose garden on the coast of Cornwall where you never know what might happen. At the least you will have a delightful reading experience lost in the magical world Susanna Kearsley creates. - <strong><em>The Broken Teepee</em></strong><br><br>Susanna Kearsely is one of my favorite historical fiction writers. She always manages to write books that draw me in from the very first place. This one is no different and it just might be my favorite. - <strong><em>Books Like Breathing </em></strong><br><br>Susanna Kearsley's latest is an imaginatively captivating trip through time. I found complete hours swallowed whole as I devoured THE ROSE GARDEN. - <strong><em>Fresh Fiction </em></strong><br><br>Susanna Kearsley's unique time-travel romances have gained her renown as an author capable of whisking away readers to another time, in another place, in a world real to our imaginations. With the style of a modern day Daphne Du Maurier, Susanna Kearsley writes with a graceful poise blended with just the right amount of mystery and romantic elements. Following in the footsteps of 2010's The Winter Sea, The <i>Rose Garden</i> brings a mystical Cornish tale to life in an unforgettably elegant way. - <strong><em>Suite 101 </em></strong><br><br>Susanna Kearsley's The <i>Rose Garden</i> is an enthralling and achingly romantic read. Top Pick in Romance. - <strong><em>BookPage</em></strong><br><br>The <i>Rose Garden</i> is part historical, part romance, part historical, and sheer brilliance. - <strong><em>Royal Reviews</em></strong><br><br>There's excitement, adventure, tragedy & romance in The <i>Rose Garden</i>, it's a compelling read. - <strong><em>I Prefer Reading</em></strong><br><br>This book will keep your attention from the first line to the last. My only complaint, I couldn't put it down, making for a very tired employee at work the following day. Read it. You will fall in love, too. - <strong><em>Write Brained Readers</em></strong><br><br>This is the kind of book you want with you when you curl up in front of a fire with a soft blanket draped over your knees and a mug of hot tea at your side. Or, okay, in my case, a glass of red wine. <p/>This is one of those books where you find yourself absorbing every word rather than merely reading them. <p/>This is the kind of book you never want to end and you'll never forget. - <strong><em>A Writer's Ramblings</em></strong><br><br>This one is going on my favorite's list. I enjoyed every scene, conversation, and pictorial description. - <strong><em>Step into My World </em></strong><br><br>This will be going on my top 10 books for sure and I'm keeping my copy to read again!! - <strong><em>Life in the Thumb </em></strong><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Susanna Kearsley's</b> writing has been compared to Mary Stewart, Daphne du Maurier, and Diana Gabaldon. Her books have been translated into several languages, selected for the Mystery Guild, condensed for Reader's Digest, and optioned for film. She lives in Canada, near the shores of Lake Ontario.</p>

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