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Roses Have Thorns
Will Amy risk disgrace or make the ultimate sacrifice?Brought up by her grandparents in the blooming Wiltshire countryside, Amy Roberts seeks solace amongst her grandfather’s prized roses to escape the cruel taunts from the village children about her rumoured illegitimacy.
When she is then packed off to Lambeth at the age of twelve, Amy encounters the harsh reality of life in London’s darkest slums. But it is there she is given a for a brief, magical interlude in her otherwise harsh existence Amy finds joy in her new position as a lady’s maid. It seems as though her future might finally be assured.
But Amy's introduction to the glittering Warminster family comes with its it's not long before Amy loses her innocence, and in the most cruel way imaginable. Subsequently caught in a horrid feud between a father and son, she is trapped between the pull of love and duty.
Betrayed and alone, Amy is left facing a heartbreaking choice…
A poignant and passionate love story from the author of Song of Songs, this is perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe and Margaret Dickinson.
Praise for Roses Have Thorns“Good, long, satisfying… full of detail and good characterisation” Bella
When she is then packed off to Lambeth at the age of twelve, Amy encounters the harsh reality of life in London’s darkest slums. But it is there she is given a for a brief, magical interlude in her otherwise harsh existence Amy finds joy in her new position as a lady’s maid. It seems as though her future might finally be assured.
But Amy's introduction to the glittering Warminster family comes with its it's not long before Amy loses her innocence, and in the most cruel way imaginable. Subsequently caught in a horrid feud between a father and son, she is trapped between the pull of love and duty.
Betrayed and alone, Amy is left facing a heartbreaking choice…
A poignant and passionate love story from the author of Song of Songs, this is perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe and Margaret Dickinson.
Praise for Roses Have Thorns“Good, long, satisfying… full of detail and good characterisation” Bella
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First published January 1, 1992
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September 28, 2017
This is a lovely story
I couldn't lay this book down I loved Reading it. Is one of these stories you wanted to get through to find out how it ended and when it .
was finished you didn't want it to end.
I couldn't lay this book down I loved Reading it. Is one of these stories you wanted to get through to find out how it ended and when it .
was finished you didn't want it to end.
April 19, 2011
I enjoyed this for the richness of the study on Edwardian life. It is a Cinderella story, or Beauty and the Beast, but the happy ever after is elusive which does give it a little more character. I enjoyed the read, but at times the main character just really made me want t reach out and shake her, tell her to grow up. Her husband also needed a hefty dose of getting over his own self pity. Sounds like I shoudl have hated it, but I didn't. The richness of its setting offset its deficiencies.
June 10, 2009
I read this book quite a long time ago but I remember it being totally glued to my hands. Absolutely recommend this one.
March 21, 2018
Loved it
Good heard. Well written band fantastic detail on all fronts. Following the life of Amy was fascinatun even though at times I wanted to shake her and wake her up to reality... Well done Bev
Good heard. Well written band fantastic detail on all fronts. Following the life of Amy was fascinatun even though at times I wanted to shake her and wake her up to reality... Well done Bev
September 7, 2017
This has been one of the best books I have read in a long time reminds me a lot of Catherine Cookson great author.
December 6, 2019
Just love this book
May 5, 2020
Great Read. 1st book by this Author.
What a great Read, had to give it a 5 star rating. Very down to earth story line. Really got lost in a very thoughtfully told story.
What a great Read, had to give it a 5 star rating. Very down to earth story line. Really got lost in a very thoughtfully told story.
December 19, 2021
About a young woman who w as born out of wedlock, was bullied by those around her but made a name for herself to be a ladies maid. However, things don't go to plan for her as she falls in love with an engaged Viscount and gets pregnant with his child.
She marries the Viscount's stepfather to give her child a name however marriage to him was anything but happy.
To me this story spoke volumes of wanting to be accepted and loved.
She marries the Viscount's stepfather to give her child a name however marriage to him was anything but happy.
To me this story spoke volumes of wanting to be accepted and loved.
July 29, 2016
brilliant fairy story bought to life as a love story, a fantastic read, now on to the sequel
A brilliant fairy tale turned into a love story, a brilliant read, now onto the sequel.
this book was un put a downable
A brilliant fairy tale turned into a love story, a brilliant read, now onto the sequel.
this book was un put a downable
November 27, 2011
Sadly disappointing after the absolute brilliance of Song of Songs.
August 3, 2015
Bought in the hope of it having the same magic that Song of Songs had. It didn't for me, but is deserving of a re-read.
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