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A Rose In The Blitz: A sweeping family saga of love, war and betrayal set in London during the Blitz Kindle Edition

by Ann Bennett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Previously published as Kiss From A Rose by Ann Bennett

A city devastated by the Blitz, a family torn apart by war and betrayal, will the secrets of the past ever reveal themselves?

1940:When May Rose’s sisters leave home to serve the war effort, May feels abandoned. Running away from the confines of Rose Park, the family estate, she finds herself in London, working as an ambulance driver, experiencing the horrors of the Blitz first hand. But what happens to her there remains a closely guarded secret for forty years.

1980:May’s father, Hadan Rose lies dying. May and her daughter Rachel go to nurse him through his final days. Rachel is determined that the family secrets won’t die with her grandfather.

When Rachel is befriended by local journalist and musician Daniel Walters, she thinks she has found an ally in her search, but soon suspects he has his own motives for seeking her company.

But delving into the Rose family’s dark past involves exploring May’s wartime experience too. Is Rachel prepared for the devastating truths she begins to uncover, or will they blow the Rose family apart?

A Rose In The Blitz is a sweeping family saga of love, war and betrayal. It is the first book in award winning author, Ann Bennett's brand new Sisters of War series.

If you enjoy compelling historical fiction by Dinah Jeffries, Victoria Hislop and Lucinda Riley, you will love A Rose In The Blitz.

Escape into the dramatic world of wartime London. Pick up A Rose In The Blitz to discover this exciting new series today…

"Brilliant book... I couldn't put it down." Amazon Reviewer

"I absolutely loved this book..." Amazon Reviewer

"Fascinating dual time-line novel..." Amazon Reviewer

"The tumultuous WWII period of Britain was deftly and poignantly rendered. The time lines were beautifully woven together and the tempo of the book was perfect." Amazon Reviewer

"This is a fast-paced plot with unexpected twists, fascinating characters, and a fresh look at life in London during the Blitz. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more about the Rose sisters." Goodreads Reviewer

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CV657BF4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andaman Press (March 29, 2024)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 29, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2209 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 ‏ : ‎ 280 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #30,232 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #62 in 20th Century Historical Romance eBooks
- #73 in Historical European Fiction
- #81 in Military Historical Fiction

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Ann Bennett is a British author of historical fiction. Her first book, Bamboo Heart: A Daughter's Quest, was inspired by researching her father's experience as a prisoner of war on the Thai-Burma Railway and by her own travels in South-East Asia. Since then, that initial inspiration has led her to write more books about the second world war in SE Asia. Bamboo Island: The Planter's Wife, A Daughter's Promise, Bamboo Road: The Homecoming, The Tea Planter's Club, The Amulet and her latest release The Fortune Teller of Kathmandu are also about WWII in South East Asia. All seven make up the Echoes of Empire Collection.

Ann is also the author of The Lake Pavilion, The Lake Palace, both set in British India during the 1930s and WWII, and The Lake Pagoda and The Lake Villa, both set in French Indochina. The Runaway Sisters, bestselling The Orphan House, The Child Without a Home and The Forgotten Children are set in Europe during the same era and are published by Bookouture.

Ann is married with three grown up sons and a granddaughter and lives in Surrey, UK. For more details please visit www.annbennettauthor.co

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Josephine Cascino

Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024

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Ann Bennett does it again. Family matters are often complicated. Even more so doing time of stress. This is an excellent study of life and family during the Blitz. Her descriptions of the life of an ambulance attendant are spot on. Her inclusion of the plight of LGBT folks in that era is to be commended. My only question is..how long to next book?

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So interesting & fascinating!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024

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I love reading about family sagas & the secrets they uncover bc we all have them!! Recommend highly!! Loved this book I didn't want it to end!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024

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Living in comfort in a grand house became boring for the youngest daughter. WW2 required children from prominent families to help save lives during the blitz in London. The bloodshed changed the lives of the volunteers.

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Diane S.

Beautifully written family saga

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

I always enjoy reading Ann Bennett’s books…”Kiss from a Rose” did not disappoint. I got so caught up in the story that I finished the book in two days (despite all kinds of interruptions). The tumultuous WWII period in Britain was deftly and poignantly rendered. The timelines were beautifully woven together and the tempo of the book was perfect.

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024

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The skeleton of the story is good. It had potential. But it fails to follow through. Rather than flesh out from the bones of the story the author tended to resort to repetition and a jumbling of thoughts. A sprinkling of eluding to possible ghost in the house that is forgotten until an obligatory mention in final chapter. The needless mentioning of co-workers names and their life summary was nothing more than a space filling because it brought nothing to the story. But the worst is that every twist and turn was completely predictable, underwhelming leaving me with the notion that the two main characters, a mother and daughter duo, are both the most clueless people. The dual timeline was like reading two different books at the same time. The author was out of sync in making a connection other than the overly obvious one. Still the story moved along and made me think maybe it would improve but at that point I was almost finished and realized that no in fact that was all the author had to offer.

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A gripping read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2024

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Well written and researched. The characters were well rounded and believable. Had me reading long into the night. A recommended read.

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Anne Barnes

Great Read

Reviewed in Australia on April 5, 2024

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Once again I have loved another of Ann Bennett books Can’t wait for the next book

Signora inglese

I was captivated

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2024

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I’m an avid reader of Ann Bennett's books. She writes such compelling stories. I was fascinated by the new setting for her latest and it didn’t disappoint. Reader, give it a go. I bet you’ll love it as much as I did.

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Dodie

London during WW 11 plus a modern twist

Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2024

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I have enjoyed many Ann Bennett books. I have 11 on my kindle. I therefore looked forward to a new one. Sadly, I was disappointed in this story. The section set in London during the Blitz was well researched and written. However, I thought the relationships of the main characters were written in a different genre. They are more suited to a Chick lit romantic tale in my opinion. The overall effect on me was of a hastily written book. I hope Ms Bennett returns to form in her next book.

Avril Dutton

Brilliant book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2024

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I’ve read all of Ann Bennett’s books, enjoyed every one of them, this one did not disappoint, amazing book!!

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