The Rose of Winslow Street

The last thing Libby Sawyer and her father expected upon their return from their summer home was to find strangers inhabiting a house that had been in their family for twenty years. Widower Michael Dobrescu brought his family from Romania to the town of Colden, Massachusetts, with a singular purpose: to claim the house willed to his father. Since neither party has any intention of giving up their claim, a fierce legal battle ensues between the two families.

When Libby’s father’s most important and sensitive documents go missing, Michael and his family are the likely culprits. Determined to discover the truth behind the stolen papers, Libby investigates, only to find herself unconvinced that Michael’s to blame and at risk of developing feelings for this man with the mysterious past.

When it seems the papers have indeed made it into the wrong hands and a decision about the house is pending in the courts, Libby must weigh the risks of choosing a side and giving her heart to a man whose intentions and affections are less than certain.

This book was an utter delight. The house takeover hooked me right from the get go and never lost my attention. I liked the variety of character personalities the author gives us.  A couple of them have difficulties they are dealing with daily. The themes of prejudice, loyalty, responsibility, family and faith get you stirred up and then thinking how you would react.  A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Author: Elizabeth Camden
Published: January 2012
Pages: 340
Genre: Historical Fiction
Source: Bethany House Publishers
Finished: 3/17/12



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This complimentary review copy was received thankfully from Bethany House Publishers and in no way influenced my review of this book. These are my personal thoughts and reactions to the reading of the book.