The Tea Rose (The Tea Rose, #1)
by Jennifer Donnelly
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 22.4K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 675 pages.
About The Tea Rose
East London, 1888 - a city apart. A place of shadow and light where thieves, whores, and dreamers mingle, where children play in the cobbled streets by day and a killer stalks at night, where bright hopes meet the darkest truths. Here, by the whispering waters of the Thames, Fiona Finnegan, a worker in a tea factory, hopes to own a shop one day, together with her lifelong love, Joe Bristow, a costermonger's son. With nothing but their faith in each other to spur them on, Fiona and Joe struggle, save, and sacrifice to achieve their dreams.But Fiona's life is shattered when the actions of a dark and brutal man take from her nearly everything-and everyone-she holds dear. Fearing her own death, she is forced to flee London for New York. There, her indomitable spirit propels her rise from a modest West Side shop-front to the top of Manhattan's tea trade. But Fiona's old ghosts do not rest quietly, and to silence them, she must venture back to the London of her childhood, where a deadly confrontation with her past becomes the key to her future.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jennifer Donnelly |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 675 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,448 |
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What genre is The Tea Rose?
The Tea Rose is categorized as Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Tea Rose worth reading?
Based on 22.4K reader ratings, The Tea Rose has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Tea Rose?
The Tea Rose has 675 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Tea Rose?
The Tea Rose was written by Jennifer Donnelly. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for The Tea Rose?
The ISBN-13 for The Tea Rose is 9780007208000.0.
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