- Published: 20 July 2021
- ISBN: 9780143786177
- Imprint: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 368
- RRP: $22.99
The Blue Rose
- Published: 20 July 2021
- ISBN: 9780143786177
- Imprint: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 368
- RRP: $22.99
There is something gleeful as well as skillful in the way that Forsyth wields all the main defining characteristics of romance fiction while keeping up a precarious balance of sympathies among her various French characters. She spares her readers none of the terrifying hysteria and gore of the 1790s in Paris.
Kerryn Goldsworthy, The Sydney Morning Herald
I fell headlong into this book, swept away by Viviane’s spirit, the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution, and the beauty of the love story unfurling in the gardens of the chateau. If you’re a fan of Kate’s signature mix of mystery, magic, history and romance, you will love this book.
Natasha Lester
This novel is an utter delight. Kate Forsyth combines forbidden love and the real-life quest to find a rare rose with her trademark penchant for impeccable research. The result is a sumptuous and moving tale about a country’s loss of innocence and a young woman’s resolve to stay true to herself.
Lauren Chater
A gripping and innovative read. Vivid period detail brings this fairy tale to life.
Roxane Dhand
Kate Forsyth is a storyteller like no other. She invites you into a front-row seat to history’s lushest moments, then breaks your heart in a thousand magical ways. The Blue Rose stuns with its epic sweep and grandeur, and its intimate heart-felt beauty.
Kimberley Freeman