A review by mzokiegolfer
Roses by Leila Meacham

4.0

Multi-generational saga of three East Texas families ~ the Tolivers (cotton plantation), the Warwicks (lumber) and the DuMonts (department store). This was similar to books by Barbara Taylor Bradford, who I also enjoy. Mary Tolliver has been left her family's cotton plantation, Somerset, by her father, which starts a chain of events among the three families. I was immediately drawn into the story, never losing interest. The title comes from using roses for the following: asking forgiveness (red), granting forgiveness (white) and withholding forgiveness (pink) and she weaves this theme throughout, although sparingly. Enjoyable read.