The Rose Arbor: A Novel

The Rose Arbor: A Novel

by Rhys Bowen

4.4 (24,483)

4.4 stars from 24,483 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy dual-timeline mysteries where past and present collide, especially those grounded in real historical events like wartime evacuations.
  • You're drawn to stories with strong female protagonists who are resourceful and determined, even when working within the constraints of their era.
  • You appreciate atmospheric writing about specific British locations and don't mind the slow unfurling of a puzzle that spans decades.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer fast-paced thrillers with constant action and twists every few chapters, rather than methodical investigations.
  • You need a clear resolution by the final page; this book leans into ambiguity and the murkiness of memory.
  • You're after a light read. This one deals with child disappearances, wartime trauma, and psychological unease throughout.

About this book

London, 1968. Obituary writer Liz Houghton sees an opportunity to advance her journalism career when a young girl disappears and captivates the city. Her best friend Marisa, a police officer assigned to the case, becomes her connection to the investigation. When Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, they uncover a disturbing parallel: over twenty years earlier, three girls vanished during evacuation from London. One was found murdered in woods near a train line; the other two disappeared without trace. As Liz investigates further, she becomes drawn to the village of Tydeham, which the military requisitioned during World War II and left abandoned. She begins to search for connections between the missing girls and this desolate place, while puzzling over why a village she has never visited feels strangely familiar to her.

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