The Queen of Roses

Set in the dual timeline of 1903 and 1960 in the lush, sunlit foothills of Pasadena, a new novel of love, family secrets, and memory-laden gardens from the internationally bestselling author of THE LIGHT OVER LONDON and THE LAST GARDEN IN ENGLAND.
Spanning the ballrooms of Pasadena and the sunlit gardens of Altadena, a new novel of love and sacrifice from the internationally bestselling author of The Light Over London and The Last Garden in England.

1960: Frustrated reporter Theresa Johnsons life changes when she receives a phone call from a Miss Pearce who claims her obituary about one of Pasadenas last great hoteliers is wildly inaccurate. Seeking the truth, Theresa drives to the mysterious Rosewood House nestled high in the Altadena foothills. Even more intriguing than the houses beautiful garden is Miss Pearces proposal that Theresa help her settle old scores by writing her biography.

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