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An English Rose Kindle Edition

by Allyson R. Abbott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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She’s old-old school, has a backbone of steel a stiff upper lip and a heart of gold.

A poignant but humorous tale of a family reconnection.


Getting old is not easy, but it’s more fun if you open your heart, mind and arms.

#1 International Bestselling Author
Pinnacle Award Winning Author
Finalist in OKRWA ‘Contemporary Short’ Book Awards
Readers’ Favorite 5 star seal winner for six books

A compelling and humorous insight of past years and present dilemma’s as Rose reflects on her usefulness in later life. Just as she acknowledges and accepts her sell-by-date is approaching, life suddenly becomes interesting again in more ways than one.

“I loved Rose’s straightforward attitude and I especially enjoyed her blossoming friendship with Bill.
Terrific story, great characters and exceptional writing made this one of my favorite stories that I have read in a while. I will be looking into more by this author and I will definitely be recommending her to all my fellow readers.” Lisa B

“This book was quite a thought provoking read. There were some really funny conversations and banter that brought a smile to my face. There were touching and emotional moments that made me connect to Rose and the story.
I admired Rose and her ‘get on with it’ attitude. She’s old-old school, all about making do, saving pennies, waste-not want-not, thriftiness and needing to feel productive. A far cry from our modern, ‘throw-away’, fast food, instant gratification, consumer societies. She is sweet, loving and caring- but has a backbone of steel with a no-nonsense and ‘proper’ attitude. Rose reminded me of my Nan.” Angela Hayes

“I love how this book ends with Rose having a purpose to live and a renewed vitality. This was a pick me up story and I would highly recommend this book to everyone” Sunday Barnaby.

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As always though there were some stories that touched memore than others. The first of these was An English Rose by Allyson R Abbott. Iabsolutely adored this story of a quintessential 85-year-old English woman whorealizes before it is too late that maybe there is life left in the old girlyet. Maybe it's my colonial background, but the language and situations in thisstory absolutely resonated with me. I adored it. Grant Leisham

About the Author

British Author who deliberately slots typical English sayings and colloquialisms into her writing adding a touch of humour along the way.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GU4Y9A6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Allyson R. Abbott (June 8, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 8, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3709 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 103 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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Allyson R. Abbott

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#1 Bestselling and Award Winning British Author (fiction and non-fiction)

A Blooming Boomer who loves life on the road, making new friends and meeting great people. Life in the slow lane!

After a few full-on years of travelling, which included a year and a half checking out New Zealand, a few Pacific islands, Australia and South Africa, 15months driving around the USA in a motorhome, some quick few weeks visit to Canada, Mexico, Cuba and Spain, we have now decided to pull over onto the hard shoulder for a year and have settled on the Valencian Province in Spain.

One of the most common questions I get asked is, which country or place did you like the most? A very difficult question to answer as each country or state for that matter, has something to offer. I loved New Zealand for its beauty and the friendliness of its people, South Africa for its richness of colour and history, and in the USA Montana and Arizona for their scenery, Florida for its beaches, Louisiana for its diversity, but I could go on for ever.

My writing career started half way around the USA, when I realised for the first time in my life I had time on my hand to write a book. I hope to use some of my experiences within my books; you will find a bit of Fiji in Goodbye, Hello and I am now planning a book three in the Abby and Ed Series to send them on adventures to visit the same places.

I can’t help but add humour, because we laugh in life and I try to make my books about people who we can all relate to. I do hope you enjoy them.

Enjoying life while I can, best regards Allyson.

http://www.AllysonRAbbott.com

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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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A good relaxing read
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Mother’s Love, A Love Inspired By
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An English Rose: A Mother’s Love, A Love Inspired
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The story An English Rose: A Mother’s Love, A Love Inspired by Allyson R. Abbott is a short story that I loved reading. It is the story of 85-year-old widow Rose. You read of her thoughts on her day to day life and also of her memories of the past. You also meet some of her family and read of her interactions with them. It is a story that I found heartwarming and easy to read. I also found myself thinking of when I visit my grandmother and the stories that she recalls from her past. The atmosphere of this story changes as you read it. In the beginning of the story, I was feeling a heavy atmosphere around Rose as she recalls memories and goes about her life. Then later when reading that feeling became lighter and you could tell the difference in her mood and outlook. This is a story that I would have loved to have been a little longer. I have read several of the author’s stories and look forward to reading more in the future. The characters that the author creates are ones that I love reading about. Rose’s story is inspiring and one that you don’t want to miss.
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3.0 out of 5 stars An English Rose
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I am not sure why I didn't care for this story. It is well written but really didn't have much substance. There wasn't enough depth to get to know the main character much less care about her. This would be better expanded into a novel
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Angela Hayes
4.0 out of 5 stars I felt this was a really sweet story, that felt more like women’s fiction than ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017
4 Stars

An English Rose is a lovely short story by Allyson Abbott. It is a mature woman’s romance, the main character being 85-year-old Rosemary (Rose) who narrates the story. I felt this was a really sweet story, that felt more like women’s fiction than a typical romance novel.
I can’t say that I have ever read a book from an 85-year old’s perspective before and to be honest I was very sceptical about whether the author could make the synopsis of the story work, or if it would resonate with me on any level. But, I had read a few of Ms. Abbott’s books before and enjoyed her style and how different her books are from others in the same genre, so I took a chance and am pleased that I did.
Rose lost her husband a few years ago, having watched him decline from dementia before finally succumbing to a stroke. She was angry that he suffered a slow and cruel decline, and felt guilty because on some level she felt relieved that the ordeal was over, but more than anything, she felt lost. Her family had their own lives- Rose had grandchildren and a great-granddaughter now. But she still felt like there was nothing to really live for. She wouldn’t give up because that wasn’t her way, but she’d lost her joy for life. She felt useless, and even though she still lived on her own and took care of herself, she still felt like a bit of a burden on her family.
One day when she on her way to the market, she meets Bill, who has a natural charm and an easy-going nature- he was kind and approachable and was easy to talk to. The two hit it off and Bill’s happy disposition sparked something inside Rose. He made her want to try new things and made her laugh, which she hadn’t done for a long time. She gets a new lease on life and decides to embrace the future, even though she is only too aware of her age and mortality.
This book was quite a thought provoking read. There were some really funny conversations and banter that brought a smile to my face. There were touching and emotional moments that made me connect to Rose and the story.
I admired Rose and her ‘get on with it’ attitude. She’s old-old school, all about making do, saving pennies, waste-not want-not, thriftiness and needing to feel productive. A far cry from our modern, ‘throw-away’, fast food, instant gratification, consumer societies. She is sweet, loving and caring- but has a backbone of steel with a no-nonsense and ‘proper’ attitude. Rose reminded me of my Nan.
The story was a little slow to get going, a bit like Rose, but this didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.
At the end of the book were some excerpts from several of Ms. Abbott’s other books, some of which I have read and other’s that are awaiting my attention. The excerpts give a great overview of Ms. Abbott’s work, a taste of what you can expect from her stories.
Another charming read from this talented author!

Thank you, Ms. Abbott!
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Lisa B
5.0 out of 5 stars very good. The author swept me in right from the ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2017
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading An English Rose by Allyson Abbott, after all I’m not used to reading a novel about a “mature” woman. I can tell you now that my very first Allyson Abbott book was very, very good. The author swept me in right from the first page and my only regret was the story went by far too quickly.
This is the story of 85 year-old Rosemary (Rose), a widow, mother and for all intents and purposes a recluse. Rose has been living alone since her husband’s death, her eyesight is getting worse as is her hearing, but Rose continues to be as independent as she can be. At times I felt as if maybe her children could have been there a little more often for her.
Throughout this book I felt as if I was seeing my grandmother, the way Rose was a penny pincher was like my grandma, the cooking, cleaning, etc. brought back my younger years when I would spend all my time with my grandmother who lived with us until her death when I was 12. This was an emotional read, I felt bad for Rose at times trying to hold on to the way life used to be, the loss of family and friends and the loneliness that brings not to mention having your children treat you like you are a child just because you are getting up in years, just because you are old doesn’t mean you are incompetent. I loved Rose’s straightforward attitude and I especially enjoyed her blossoming friendship with Bill.
Terrific story, great characters and exceptional writing made this one of my favorite stories that I have read in a while. I will be looking into more by this author and I will definitely be recommending her to all my fellow readers.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017
An English Rose: A Mother's Love, A Love Inspired by Allyson R. Abbott is a sweet story about an elderly lady who realizes that she still has some life left in her. As always, this author has brought us a story that is engaging and will keep you reading until the end. Her creation of this character is great. I enjoyed how she told the story in the elderly lady's voice. I haven't read a story like this before. This is Rose's story. She starts feeling her age until she meets a new friend. Find out what happens she realizes there is still more to her life. She soon learns things about herself, it was like watching her growth through her life all over again. She really is a sweet character that you will fall in love with. I highly recommend this short story, as I know you will want to see what happens to an elderly person who finds her inner self again.
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Angela Hayes
4.0 out of 5 stars I felt this was a really sweet story, that felt more like women’s fiction than ...
Reviewed in Australia on October 12, 2017
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4 Stars

An English Rose is a lovely short story by Allyson Abbott. It is a mature woman’s romance, the main character being 85-year-old Rosemary (Rose) who narrates the story. I felt this was a really sweet story, that felt more like women’s fiction than a typical romance novel.
I can’t say that I have ever read a book from an 85-year old’s perspective before and to be honest I was very sceptical about whether the author could make the synopsis of the story work, or if it would resonate with me on any level. But, I had read a few of Ms. Abbott’s books before and enjoyed her style and how different her books are from others in the same genre, so I took a chance and am pleased that I did.
Rose lost her husband a few years ago, having watched him decline from dementia before finally succumbing to a stroke. She was angry that he suffered a slow and cruel decline, and felt guilty because on some level she felt relieved that the ordeal was over, but more than anything, she felt lost. Her family had their own lives- Rose had grandchildren and a great-granddaughter now. But she still felt like there was nothing to really live for. She wouldn’t give up because that wasn’t her way, but she’d lost her joy for life. She felt useless, and even though she still lived on her own and took care of herself, she still felt like a bit of a burden on her family.
One day when she on her way to the market, she meets Bill, who has a natural charm and an easy-going nature- he was kind and approachable and was easy to talk to. The two hit it off and Bill’s happy disposition sparked something inside Rose. He made her want to try new things and made her laugh, which she hadn’t done for a long time. She gets a new lease on life and decides to embrace the future, even though she is only too aware of her age and mortality.
This book was quite a thought provoking read. There were some really funny conversations and banter that brought a smile to my face. There were touching and emotional moments that made me connect to Rose and the story.
I admired Rose and her ‘get on with it’ attitude. She’s old-old school, all about making do, saving pennies, waste-not want-not, thriftiness and needing to feel productive. A far cry from our modern, ‘throw-away’, fast food, instant gratification, consumer societies. She is sweet, loving and caring- but has a back bone of steel with a no-nonsense and ‘proper’ attitude. Rose reminded me of my Nan.
The story was a little slow to get going, a bit like Rose, but this didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.
At the end of the book were some excerpts from several of Ms. Abbott’s other books, some of which I have read and other’s that are awaiting my attention. The excerpts give a great overview of Ms. Abbott’s work, a taste of what you can expect from her stories.
Another charming read from this talented author!

Thank you, Ms. Abbott!
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