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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The Tea Roseby Jennifer Donnelly
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:East London, 1888 — a city apart. A place of shadow and light where thieves, whores, and dreamers mingle, where children play in the cobbled streets by day and a killer stalks at night, where bright hopes meet the darkest truths. Here, by the whispering waters of the Thames, Fiona Finnegan, a worker in a tea factory, hopes to own a shop one day, together with her lifelong love, Joe Bristow, a costermonger's son. With nothing but their faith in each other to spur them on, Fiona and Joe struggle, save, and sacrifice to achieve their dreams. But Fiona's life is shattered when the actions of a dark and brutal man take from her nearly everything — and everyone — she holds dear. Fearing her own death, she is forced to flee London for New York. There, her indomitable spirit propels her rise from a modest West Side shop-front to the top of Manhattan's tea trade. But Fiona's old ghosts do not rest quietly, and to silence them, she must venture back to the London of her childhood, where a deadly confrontation with her past becomes the key to her future. Review:"Though Donnelly's indomitable heroine steps out of period character from time to time...the novel's lively plotting, big cast of warmly drawn characters and long-deferred romantic denouement make this a ripping yarn." Publishers Weekly Review:"Donnelly effortlessly takes her narrative through slums and high society while intertwining a number of subplots without tangling them.... Review:"Full of warmth and rich period detail, The Tea Rose begs for a comfy, overstuffed chair and plenty of time to keep turning those pages." Dallas Morning News Review:"I loved this vividly atmospheric and wonderfully rambunctious yarn — brilliantly told, great fun to read." Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman Review:"The Tea Rose is the kind of book that calls for a rainy day, a cozy chair, and a good, steaming cup of tea. It's strong and satisfying, with a taste that lingers in the memory." Paula Cohen, author of Gramercy Park Synopsis:In this towering, old-fashioned story set in the late 19th century, a young woman returns to London, armed with tremendous wealth, to exact a breathtaking revenge upon a ruthless tea baron who had killed her father a decade before. About the AuthorJennifer Donnelly writes books for children and adults. She lives in Tivoli, New York, with her husband and daughter. Visit her Web site at www.jenniferdonnelly.com. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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