The fairest flower in Mawbry is Erienne Fleming, the enchanting, raven-haired daughter of the village mayor. Charming, spirited and exquisitely lovely, she is beset on all sides by suitors, any one of whom would pay a king’s fortune for a place in her heart. But Erienne has eyes for only one: the dashing and witty young Yankee, Christopher Seton. But marriage for love is not to be, for her … her irresponsible and unscrupulous father, crippled by gambling debts, is intent on auctioning off his beautiful daughter to the highest bidder. And in the end, Erienne is devastated to find it is the strange and secretive Lord Saxton who has purchased her–a mysterious, tragic figure who wears a mask and a cloak at all times to hide disfiguring scars gained in a terrible fire some years back.
But in the passing days, Saxton’s true nature is revealed to her. A gentle and adoring soul, he treats his new bride with warmth and abiding tenderness, yet appears to her only by daylight. She, in turn, vows to be a good and loyal wife to him. And then Christopher Seton reenters Erienne’s world.
Conflicted by emotions she cannot suppress, Erienne valiantly attempts to remain honorable to her elusive, enigmatic husband but feels herself irresistibly drawn to Seton’s passion, his fire, and his secrets. Entangled in intrigues she doesn’t yet understand, Erienne Fleming will soon have to make a devastating choice: between love and honor…between her duty and her heart.
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Or anyone of Kathleen Woodiwiss books. This one is one of my favorites.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss is one of my favorite authors. A Rose in Winter is one of the few books I have read more than once. It is totally captivating and a little reminiscent of a Beauty and the Beast tale. Love the well developed plot and characters. This is a page turner for sure! I highly recommend A Rose in Winter by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.
Wonderful!!!! I have read this story more times than I can count. Great story! One of the best authors. Miss her writing.
I read this book years ago and still own this and all of this author’s books. I loved it, and just decided that I must read it again!
I enjoyed this book as others written by Kathleen Woodiwiss. I have read all of them.
I read this book about 30 years ago that a friend had lent to me. Have read it since over and over and over. Never get tired of it. Absolutely loved it…..
This book kept me on my feet the entire book. I’m was so sad it ended. I would love to read it a millions times.
I’m out of practice…
I really enjoyed my step back in time reading A Rose in Winter but it also brought back a horrific memory. I have loved historical romances for many years and would save up every dollar I had to buy more. I look back at that time with fondness and even wish I could get back to that time where life didn’t have as many …
IF YOU LOVE GOTHIC NOVELS, I STRONGLY RECCOMMEND THIS ONE. THE BOOK IS LIKE AN OLD FRIEND, YOU DON’T WANT TO PART UNTIL YOU KNOW EVERYTHHJNG.
One of my favorite books of all time.
I read this when it first came out. It was one of the first romance novels I ever read It got me hooked on the genre!! It is still one of my favorites. Coming back after all these years and re reading it, I can honestly say that it could use a bit more editing. But the characters and the story is still original and fresh, and the writing style is …