The Girl with the Stolen Rose
(2026)(The first book in the Middlemist Maids series)
A novel by Cora Matthews
1922: Holding my hands in his, the only father I’ve ever known whispers the words that will change the course of my life: ‘Darling Rose, my most loyal maid. I’ve spent my life collecting the rarest of flowers from around the world. But now the time has come to return them to their rightful home. Promise me you will?’
All her young life, Rose has lived on the Cornish coast. Her days are spent quietly helping the only father she has ever known catalogue his botanical collection of rare flowers as she traces each unfamiliar location on the globe, dreaming of faraway places…
Until one day, before his final breath, he asks her to travel to the other side of the world to return a stolen flower to its rightful home. Rose has never been outside her own village, and the idea of stepping aboard a steamship fills her with fear. But when she looks into the eyes of the man who raised her, she knows she must keep her promise.
Arriving in Greece, Rose is in awe of the wild Aegean sea sparkling against the rugged coastline. This is where the delicate wild rose once grew, and where she must ensure it returns to the land. But before she can fulfil her promise, will a chance meeting with a mysterious fisherman change her fate forever?
One hundred years later, Alice Middlemist Jones stands on the same secluded Greek island, determined to find out what happened to Rose. If she does, will she find the answer to a question that has haunted her for years?
What can an orphaned maid and a lost young woman say to each other across a century of starry nights? What really happened to Rose? And what will this beautiful, wild Greek island teach Alice about herself?
An absolutely heartbreaking and unforgettable novel about two women’s courage, sacrifice, and unexpected journeys to discovering who they really are. This unputdownable story set by the crystal-clear waters of Greece is perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Santa Montefiore.
Readers are loving The Girl with the Stolen Rose:
‘Breathtaking… emotional, romantic and unforgettable… Perfect.’ karensdisneylibrary, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautiful… made me feel like I was there.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Makes you want to pack a suitcase and go… I really loved.’ aleksabooks95 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical Romance
All her young life, Rose has lived on the Cornish coast. Her days are spent quietly helping the only father she has ever known catalogue his botanical collection of rare flowers as she traces each unfamiliar location on the globe, dreaming of faraway places…
Until one day, before his final breath, he asks her to travel to the other side of the world to return a stolen flower to its rightful home. Rose has never been outside her own village, and the idea of stepping aboard a steamship fills her with fear. But when she looks into the eyes of the man who raised her, she knows she must keep her promise.
Arriving in Greece, Rose is in awe of the wild Aegean sea sparkling against the rugged coastline. This is where the delicate wild rose once grew, and where she must ensure it returns to the land. But before she can fulfil her promise, will a chance meeting with a mysterious fisherman change her fate forever?
One hundred years later, Alice Middlemist Jones stands on the same secluded Greek island, determined to find out what happened to Rose. If she does, will she find the answer to a question that has haunted her for years?
What can an orphaned maid and a lost young woman say to each other across a century of starry nights? What really happened to Rose? And what will this beautiful, wild Greek island teach Alice about herself?
An absolutely heartbreaking and unforgettable novel about two women’s courage, sacrifice, and unexpected journeys to discovering who they really are. This unputdownable story set by the crystal-clear waters of Greece is perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Santa Montefiore.
Readers are loving The Girl with the Stolen Rose:
‘Breathtaking… emotional, romantic and unforgettable… Perfect.’ karensdisneylibrary, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautiful… made me feel like I was there.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Makes you want to pack a suitcase and go… I really loved.’ aleksabooks95 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical Romance
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