Historical
In 1484 Leicester, Lady Katherine Turner inherits unexpected power after her brother’s death. Pursued by ruthless suitors, she falls for Lord James Stanford, but faces the dangerous obsession of Lord Tyrell. Amid betrayal and ambition, Katherine must find her strength to protect her love and forge her own destiny.
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“…when a beautiful flower smells so sweet, sometimes you forget to look out for the thorns."
1484, Leicester.
Lady Katherine Turner never expected to inherit power, but after the sudden loss of her beloved brother, she steps into the role of Countess of Leicester, only to find herself ensnared in a world of ambition, secrets and betrayal.
Her newfound wealth soon attracts attention from suitors eager to claim both her hand and her fortune. None is more relentless than the notorious Lord Henry Tyrell, Earl of Dornton, who is as charming as he is treacherous. But as love blossoms between Katherine and the handsome Yorkshireman Lord James Stanford, Lord Tyrell refuses to accept defeat. Fuelled by obsession and greed, he will stop at nothing to possess what he believes is rightfully his. In a world where power is a perilous game, Katherine must find her voice among the thorns – before it is silenced forever.
A tale of romance, resilience and one woman’s fight to forge her own destiny, The Rose Amongst the Thorns reimagines the struggles of a woman who dared to defy expectations in a world ruled by men.
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Great historical fiction that’s beautifully written 🖤 Fun details and great characters of strength like Katherine Nice unique and such a good book
This might be what I love most about reading ARCs, discovering new authors and finding an unexpected gem among so many books. This debut novel truly surprised me. The writing was beautiful and easy to follow, giving just enough each time to keep me hooked and craving the next chapter. Her writing pulls you completely into the emotions of the story. Like how I found myself adoring one of the MMCs and feeling those butterflies right alongside Katherine, only for that admiration to later twist into discomfort and disgust once his true intentions are uncovered. There’s also a thrilling jousting tournament with two men competing for her heart, an archery competition, and moments where Lady Katherine steps in to show off her own archery skills. I also loved how, even in 1484, Katherine represents women of the present; boldly claiming a man’s seat, insisting her voice be heard, and demanding to be seen as equal in a world that tried to deny her that space. With two love interests, tournaments, and the constant question of who Katherine should truly trust her heart with, the story is filled with romance and mystery. Secrets linger beneath the surface, waiting to be revealed, keeping the tension alive throughout. However, I did take off one star because the ending didn’t fully satisfy me. The abduction and the final confrontation with our antagonist here felt like they could have been developed better. Still, despite that, this was an enjoyable and engaging read, and I’m glad I discovered both the story and the author through this ARC. Thank you to the author, The Book Guild and NetGalley for this eARC.
