Synopses & Reviews
Spanning the 20th century, the story of
Roses takes place in a small East Texas town against the backdrop of the powerful timber and cotton industries, industries controlled by the scions of the town's founding families.
Cotton tycoon Mary Toliver and timber magnate Percy Warwick should have married but unwisely did not, and now must deal with the deceit, secrets, and tragedies of their choice and the loss of what might have been — not just for themselves but for their children, and children's children.
With expert, unabashed, big-canvas storytelling, Roses covers a hundred years, three generations of Texans and the explosive combination of passion for work and longing for love.
Review
"Readers who like an old-fashioned saga will devour this sprawling novel of passion and revenge. Highly recommended." Library Journal
Review
"First-time novelist Meacham's sweeping, century-encompassing, multigenerational epic is reminiscent of the film Giant, and as large, romantic, and American a tale as Texas itself." Booklist
Synopsis
With expert, unabashed, big-canvas storytelling, Roses covers 100 years, three generations of Texans and the explosive combination of passion for work and longing for love.
About the Author
Leila Meacham is a writer and former teacher who lives in San Antonio, Texas.