Rose Cottage: A brilliant, gentle love story from the Queen of the Romantic Mystery

Name: Rose Cottage: A brilliant, gentle love story from the Queen of the Romantic Mystery
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Rating: 4.4 (4197 reviews)
Author: Mary Stewart

by Mary Stewart

Historical Fiction

4.4 (4,197)

4.4 stars from 4,197 reviews. Top 58% of Historical Fiction books we track.

238 pages~4 hr readPublished by Phoenix AudioPublished 1994-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love mysteries that unfold at a leisurely pace, where atmosphere and character matter as much as the plot twist.
You enjoyed Daphne du Maurier or Agatha Christie and want that same blend of suspense wrapped in beautiful prose.
You appreciate heroines who are clever and capable, not waiting to be rescued, even in stories set decades ago.

Maybe not for you if...

You need constant action and fast-paced plot turns. This is a novel that rewards patience and quiet reflection.
You prefer contemporary settings and modern dialogue. This is firmly rooted in post-war Britain with the sensibilities to match.
You want high-stakes drama or dark, gritty content. Rose Cottage is gentle and civilised, even when uncovering secrets.

About this book

In summer 1947, Kate Herrick, widowed during the war, returns to Rose Cottage, her childhood home, to collect family papers before the house is sold. She finds the cottage changed from her memories, the papers are missing, and neighbours speak of night-time prowlers. Kate learns that an old secret has cast a long shadow over the house. As she works to uncover the truth about Rose Cottage, she is forced to confront secrets from her own past. Rose Cottage is Mary Stewart's final novel, combining romance, mystery, and a spirited heroine. The story explores how uncovering hidden truths can reshape one's understanding of the past.

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Currently 4.4★ from 4,197 reviews

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