The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz

The Rose and the Thistle

Laura Frantz

416 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced

Description

"A deeply atmospheric story of faith, love, and sacrifice that is as captivating as it is enthralling."--Sarah E. Ladd, bestselling author of The Cornwall NovelsIn 1715, Lady Blythe Hedley's father is declared an enemy of the British crown because...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

hopeful 60%
emotional 56%
adventurous 47%
inspiring 47%
informative 21%
reflective 21%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 13%
tense 13%
funny 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 23% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.14

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