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Jennifer Donnelly

The Tea Rose

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"The Tea Rose" by Jennifer Donnelly is a sweeping historical novel that follows the journey of Fiona Finnegan, a young woman growing up in the slums of East London in the late 19th century. Fiona has always dreamed of rising above her circumstances and building a better life for herself, and she sees an opportunity to do so when she goes to work in her father's tea shop. But Fiona's dreams are shattered when her father is killed in a violent accident, and she is left to fend for herself and her younger brother in a harsh and unforgiving world. Determined to survive, Fiona uses her knowledge of the tea trade to start her own business, and she quickly becomes a formidable competitor to the powerful tea barons who dominate the industry. However, Fiona's success attracts the attention of her enemies, and she soon finds herself in grave danger. She is forced to flee to New York, where she must start over once again in a strange and unfamiliar city. Despite the challenges she faces, Fiona remains determined to build a better life for herself and those she loves, and she becomes a powerful force in the world of tea in America. "The Tea Rose" is a rich and evocative novel that brings the world of 19th century London and New York to life in vivid detail. Donnelly's writing is lush and descriptive, and she skillfully weaves together a complex and engaging story of love, loss, and ambition. Fiona is a compelling and relatable protagonist, and readers will be rooting for her every step of the way as she fights to overcome the obstacles in her path and achieve her dreams. Overall, "The Tea Rose" is a captivating and satisfying historical novel that will appeal to fans of authors like Sarah Waters and Philippa Gregory. It is a beautifully written and deeply moving story that will stay with readers long after they have turned the final page...

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