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- Publisher: BCA (2006)
- ASIN: B001N7FFY0
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved the first novel in this series so much that when I heard the second book had been published in England years ahead of when it was coming out here I ordered it from the U.K. and waited eagerly for it to arrive in the mail. When it finally came I was so happy I did a little dance.
I admit to having very high expectations of this novel, but they were met in spades. "The Winter Rose" did not disappoint. Just like its predecessor, "The Winter Rose" is exciting, romantic, atmospheric and packed full of little historical details that make the words spring to life off the page.
You may not want to read past this point if you haven't read "The Tea Rose."
In "The Winter Rose" we meet up again with Charlie Finnegan, who at the end of "The Tea Rose" was discovered not to be dead, but living under the name of Sid Malone as a crime boss in London. Though his sister Fiona tries to get Charlie to come back to his family, he has lived too long as Sid to feel he can rejoin society.
Enter India Jones a recent graduate of medical school. Though she is from a highly privileged family, India wants to practice medicine in one of London's worst neighborhoods-White Chapel. Here she meets Sid and saves his life. Though she disgusted by his life of crime, India soon finds herself going to Sid to procure birth control for her poorest patients-something that "modern" doctors will not prescribe or allow patients to have. A bond soon forms between the two that evolves into something more than friendship-despite India's privileged, long time fiancé.
And as is a must in any great sequel, the characters we came to know and love in "The Tea Rose" have returned, and though they are not the center focus, we get to see what their lives have become since we left them.
Like "The Tea Rose", "The Winter Rose" takes place in two parts, years apart from one another. It takes us from the poorest sections of London to the high reaches of Kilimanjaro, from Coffee plantations to California hillsides. We met murderous men, compassionate women and scheming politicians. "The Winter Rose" is an epic love story, an adventure and a feast for any reader. It is a book to savor, to read slowly and take in all the details, though you may need to speed through it to find out what happens! I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Five stars. I eagerly await the third novel in this series. This author does write slowly, but the finished product is more than worth the wait
I admit to having very high expectations of this novel, but they were met in spades. "The Winter Rose" did not disappoint. Just like its predecessor, "The Winter Rose" is exciting, romantic, atmospheric and packed full of little historical details that make the words spring to life off the page.
You may not want to read past this point if you haven't read "The Tea Rose."
In "The Winter Rose" we meet up again with Charlie Finnegan, who at the end of "The Tea Rose" was discovered not to be dead, but living under the name of Sid Malone as a crime boss in London. Though his sister Fiona tries to get Charlie to come back to his family, he has lived too long as Sid to feel he can rejoin society.
Enter India Jones a recent graduate of medical school. Though she is from a highly privileged family, India wants to practice medicine in one of London's worst neighborhoods-White Chapel. Here she meets Sid and saves his life. Though she disgusted by his life of crime, India soon finds herself going to Sid to procure birth control for her poorest patients-something that "modern" doctors will not prescribe or allow patients to have. A bond soon forms between the two that evolves into something more than friendship-despite India's privileged, long time fiancé.
And as is a must in any great sequel, the characters we came to know and love in "The Tea Rose" have returned, and though they are not the center focus, we get to see what their lives have become since we left them.
Like "The Tea Rose", "The Winter Rose" takes place in two parts, years apart from one another. It takes us from the poorest sections of London to the high reaches of Kilimanjaro, from Coffee plantations to California hillsides. We met murderous men, compassionate women and scheming politicians. "The Winter Rose" is an epic love story, an adventure and a feast for any reader. It is a book to savor, to read slowly and take in all the details, though you may need to speed through it to find out what happens! I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Five stars. I eagerly await the third novel in this series. This author does write slowly, but the finished product is more than worth the wait
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Winter Rose was a great sequel to the Tea Rose. I knew that it would be a tough one to top, but the author did it! I am so glad I was able to see Fiona and Joe once more, and the addition of the new characters and the re-introduction of Charlie as Sid Malone was wonderful. Another wonderfully detailed written book by Jennifer Donnelly! Beware: This book is LONG! When I recieved it and cracked the binding for the first time and saw the 700 pages of 8 point type, I almost fainted! Well worth it though!
NOTE*** To those who are wondering about the third installment of these wonderful books, This is what Jennifer Donnelly Wrote me in March 2007:
"...Yes, the Rose books will be a trilogy, but it will be a year or two before Book Three -- The Wild Rose -- is ready. I'm just in the plannign stages now. I've a young adult title to write first, and I've got to get that one done before my YA publisher kills me. But I'm very much looking forward to revisting the Finnegans and their circle. They totally wear me out while I'm writing about them, but the minute I finish, I really miss them!..."
I think that somewhere down the line, they decided to call the american version "The Wild Rose" due to the fact that if you got to the Amazon.UK site under "The Winter Rose, it gives a link on the top of the page to the "The Wild Rose" on the U.S. amazon site. That is just a theory. Sorry, kiddos, i don't think we can expect the thrid book for a while, unfortunately...
NOTE*** To those who are wondering about the third installment of these wonderful books, This is what Jennifer Donnelly Wrote me in March 2007:
"...Yes, the Rose books will be a trilogy, but it will be a year or two before Book Three -- The Wild Rose -- is ready. I'm just in the plannign stages now. I've a young adult title to write first, and I've got to get that one done before my YA publisher kills me. But I'm very much looking forward to revisting the Finnegans and their circle. They totally wear me out while I'm writing about them, but the minute I finish, I really miss them!..."
I think that somewhere down the line, they decided to call the american version "The Wild Rose" due to the fact that if you got to the Amazon.UK site under "The Winter Rose, it gives a link on the top of the page to the "The Wild Rose" on the U.S. amazon site. That is just a theory. Sorry, kiddos, i don't think we can expect the thrid book for a while, unfortunately...
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I couldn't wait to read Jennifer Donneley's - The Winter Rose (the second book in a series, first one was the The Tea Rose, which was just as brilliant!). I was not dissapointed, this book (as was the first) is brilliant, absolutely wonderful.... You actually feel as though you are living alongside the characters in the book, as Jennifer Donneley brings the characters to life and you can really get a feel of what London must have been like at the turn of the twentieth century. I would urge anybody to read this book (and The Tea Rose too) as you will not be dissappointed. I didn't want the book to end. Lets hope there will be a third book coming along soon......!
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High expectations- but I was left feeling a bit disappointed (3.5...
It's impossible for me to review this book without comparing it to `The Tea Rose' which is its predecessor and for me was just an utterly magnificent read that I devoured in one... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nicola F (Nic)
Riveting follow up to its predecessor
The second in a series of novels from Jennifer Donnelly. Ideally should be read after The Tea Rose. Another huge saga and like its predecessor taking in whole continents and social... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Fiona Wilton
The Best Of Its Kind!
When I finished `The Tea Rose' I was thrilled at the prospect of revisiting the characters in `The Winter Rose' but I was also afraid I would be disappointed if it was not as good... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Little Miss Bookworm
Gripping!
I liked The Tea Rose better, but I still enjoyed The Winter Rose. Even if it is predictable at times, it is still a great ride.
Published 12 months ago by Reader
loved it couldn't put it down
Now this was a good read and absorbing really enjoyed it even though the idea of a gangster with a heart of gold and a doctor seemed a little far fetched you didn't care you just... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Claire Morgan
An outstanding sequel to The Tea Rose
This is just a superb book on all counts. The characters of Fiona and Joe (who are now enjoying a resplendent lifestyle) blend a little into the background but are always very... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mary Bessenich
Excellent service in the awful snowy weather!
I was extremely pleased with the service I received when ordering this book. The weather was just awful but I received the book quite quickly considering how bad it was. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Janeann
fascinating book
The continuation of the Tea Rose book.
Fascinating. Keeps the reader interested and eager to find what happens next.
Fascinating. Keeps the reader interested and eager to find what happens next.
Published 19 months ago by vickytheo
blew me away.
I read 'The Tea Rose' first, and I loved it, so I bought this book, feeling confident that it was also going to be a fantastic read. And it was! In fact, it was even better! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ollapod
Operatic and overblown
Ok, this was never going to be great literature, but I was hoping for a long and emotionally-satisfying read after all the great reviews here: but I was disappointed. Read more
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