A Rose in Winter

By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 21 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

The fairest flower in Mawbry is Erienne Fleming, the enchanting, raven-haired daughter of the village mayor. Charming, spirited, and exquisitely lovely, she is beset on all sides by suitors, any one of whom would pay a king's fortune for a place in her heart. But Erienne has eyes for only one: the dashing and witty young Yankee, Christopher Seton.

But marriage for love is not to be, for her irresponsible and unscrupulous father, crippled by gambling debts, is intent on auctioning off his beautiful daughter to the highest bidder. And in the end, Erienne is devastated to find it is the strange and secretive Lord Saxton who has purchased her—a mysterious, tragic figure who wears a mask and a cloak at all times to hide disfiguring scars gained in a terrible fire some years back.

But in the passing days, Saxton's true nature is revealed to her. A gentle and adoring soul, he treats his new bride with warmth and abiding tenderness, yet appears to her only by daylight. She, in turn, vows to be a good and loyal wife to him. And then Christopher Seton reenters Erienne's world.

Conflicted by emotions she cannot suppress, Erienne valiantly attempts to remain honorable to her elusive, enigmatic husband but feels herself irresistibly drawn to Seton's passion, his fire, and his secrets. Entangled in intrigues she doesn't yet understand, Erienne Fleming will soon have to make a devastating choice: between love and honor...between her duty and her heart.

©2009 Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

So romantic

I read the book several times throughout the years and loved it so very much . Also read the other books as well. I love the old world type of emotions and the thoughts of the women who struggle through poverty and adversity to end at a happy ending.

Story was wonderful!

My only criticism is the narrator’s voice for Christopher. I was expecting a more masculine voice.
I still highly recommend this audible. Mrs. Woodiswiss is an excellent storyteller and the pioneer of the historical romance genre. The world lost her too soon.

A favorite for years

She has, for many years, been one of my favorite authors. Her characters are richly drawn, and believable.

However, I did not appreciate the long foreword provided by someone (who I don’t know) criticizing this work for not bending to the current political and cultural climate. Are these types of forewords going to be inflicted on all classic works as well?? Are we to be warned of the possible “insults to our sensibility” to be read by the works of Shakespeare, Dumas, or Austen? Just asking…

This was my first

This was my first historical romance book . Also first Katherine Woodiwiss novel many many years ago in paperback that I still have.m(along with all her others) this is Still my favorite.
Skip the forward . You know when reading a historical romance that the times were much different than today .

Forever a fan

I have been waiting so long for Kathleen Woodiwiss books to come to life. I am beyond pleased.

my favorite book ever

I cannot express how much I love this book. when I found out it was going to be on audio I pre-ordered it and couldn't wait. I just fell in love all over again and already want to listen to it again

Excellent

What a treat. It was mostly predictable but what a great ride. I enjoyed every minute of it.

I wasn't sure if it was the story I read as a teen. now I believe it is the same story if not same author.

I read this book by a different author? back in 1973 loved it then and enjoyed it just as much this time. I can't remember the name of the author from back then but this book is what I remember from the original book I read back then. although I had trouble understanding the words at the beginning.

Best book

This is my favorite all time book. It’s beauty and the beast meets zorro, and even though I always know what’s about to happen, it still makes me laugh out loud with pure glee. I love the romance and the characters, and Ms. Woodiwiss brings the story alive with her excellent writing.

🥰 Perfection

Waited forever...that favorite narrator....was involved....perfect!!!!! Having read before, she made it all brand new! Thank you