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A Rose in Winter is a historical romance set in England in 1792.

I read this book when it first came out in 1987 and loved every page. Fast forward 28 years and it still rates in my top five romances of all time.

The story starts out with Erienne Fleming being told she has to marry someone soon. Her father, Avery Fleming, is the mayor and has a gambling problem and is in debt. Of course, Erienne has no dowry, thanks to his drinking and gambling. Not only is he a gambler and unable to pay his debts, he's also a cheater and when Christopher Seton calls him out for cheating, Avery sends his son, Erienne's brother, to the duel where he loses mobility in his arm.

Avery ends up auctioning Erienne off to the highest bidder who happens to be Lord Stuart Saxton, Christopher Seton's cousin. He is a fire survivor and drags his leg and wears a mask and gloves to hide his burns. She is repulsed by him and thinks him to be scary and even a bit evil. He was actually a kind, generous man and wanted only the best for her. He's in love with her and wants her to fall in love with him and lets her take her time in getting to know him and get used to him but he doesn't reveal himself until nearly the end of the book.

Meanwhile, Christopher Seton is escorting Erienne to balls and shopping, pretty much standing in for Stuart and she finds herself falling in love with him rather than Lord Saxton. She knew it was wrong and an effort to rid herself of thoughts of Christopher, she capitulates to Lord Saxton's desires. Even though he is deformed and scarred, he is still a man.

The mystery revolves around a black clothed man who rides a black horse and runs the countryside at night, wreaking havoc on highwaymen and executing his own justice. No one knows who he is and he is feared by all. Everybody is afraid they are going to be murdered by him.

The book is long (567 pages in paperback) but it never drags. It's filled with compelling characters, action, adventure and a great love story.

Kathleen Woodiwiss was absolutely a master at writing stories like this. I wish some of the romance writers of today would take a few days to sit back and read one of her books and see how it's supposed to be done. But I'm about to read another contemporary.


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A Rose in Winter Kathleen E Woodiwiss 9780380844005 Books Reviews

Not your typical modern romance novel, her writing is very poetic, Old English style. At some points, I thought she went into too many descriptions of certain environments, where I skimmed through it, it wasn't really necessary for the story I felt, hence the 4 stars. The two main characters were very enjoyable, loved their heated arguments, Christopher was very witty & humorous, very cute character. If it wasn't for the very small print of the book, this book could of been easily 1,000pgs. It was a very long story, but entertaining enough to read thru some lengthy chapters. So, if you're looking for a different take on Beauty & The Beast, then you'll enjoy this book.
I chose this rating because Kathleen's world of romance, mystery and love was my first experience in the magic of creative art in word picture form as a young adult. I was newly married and soon a mother without the slightest clue of how to turn my reality into the magic of my soul spun dreams. Kathleen gave me several heroines to choose from and feel good about becoming who I was meant to be in my own right. You see, my mother was a very troubled soul and her love was broken at an early age as many little girls are. I had to rely on what was supplied in the woodlands and imagination as a child, for my love became became broken as well. Trust was a foreign word and a long time in the making through believing in true love and not giving up. I now have the man of my dreams. My own real life Gary Cooper😉😉
I absolutely love this book. I've reread this book countless times. It was my first Kathleen Woodiwiss and will always hold a special place in my heart. I adored Christopher. I loved that we went after what he wanted without wavering from his purpose, he was also so caring and protective. I liked Erienne as well, she was a woman of her time, yet brave when she needed to be. I love everything about this book, it captivates me. I highly recommend. <3

“A Rose in Winter
A crimson bloom in winter’s snow,
Born out of time, like a maiden’s woe,
Spawned in a season when the chill winds blow.
’Twas found in a sheltered spot,
Bright sterling gules and blemished not,
Red as a drop o’ blood from the broken heart,
Of the maid who waits and weeps atop the tor,
Left behind by yon argent knight sworn to war,
’Til ajousting and aquesting he goes no more.
Fear not, Sweet Jo, amoulderin’ on the moor.
The winter’s rose doth promise in the fading runes of yore,
That true love once found will again be restored.”

“Do you think calling me ‘Mr. Seton’ is going to stop me from wanting you?” he asked as his eyes caressed her. “You know very little about me… or men… if you think mere words can quench what I feel for you. ’Tis no simple lust that gnaws at me, Erienne, but an ever-raging desire to have you with me every moment, to feel your softness beneath my searching hand, and to claim you as my own. Nay, no stilted title can cool what burns in me.”
-Christopher to Erienne

“I believe, my dear Erienne,” he began solicitously, the humor in his voice disguised by a disapproving frown, “that you either have a penchant for self-destruction… or you are somehow testing me… or my ability to protect you. I think this may bear further investigation.”
-Christopher

The warmth that went through her could not be laid entirely to a hot blush. “You, sir, have a very evil imagination!”
“Nay, madam,” he denied. “Vivid, aye! But nothing about you is evil, and that’s all I think about.”
-Erienne & Christopher

“Tis obvious that you’re easily…” She paused, searching for a more sarcastic and descriptive word than “encouraged.”
“Aroused?” he queried.
Erienne gasped. “Certainly not!”
“Have you changed your mind? You said at a twitch of a skirt…”
“I know what I said!”
“The subject seems to be on your mind quite a bit, my lady.”
“I wonder why,” she retorted with unmistakable satire. It was impossible to ignore the manly feel of him against her.
“Because you lust after my body?” he asked, feigning innocence.
Erienne caught her breath in outrage. “I am a married woman, sir!”
He heaved a laborious sigh. “Here we go again!”
“Oh, you buffoon! Why don’t you leave me alone?”
“Did I ask you to follow me?” he protested.
She groaned aloud in frustration. “I’m sorry I did!”
“Were you bruised?” He snuggled her closer against his body. “You feel all right to me.”
“Christopher, if I weren’t so afraid of this horse, I’d slap you,” she threatened.
“Why? I only inquired of your health.”
“Because you make free with your hands! Now, stop that!” She threw away the hand that had settled on her thigh. “Don’t you ever get tired of playing the rake?”
“The sport warms and excites me, madam,” he said, chuckling in her ear.
-Erienne & Christopher

“Tis a fact I’ve learned all too well that words cast out in the light of day, like doves, oft come home to roost in the darkest hours.”
-Christopher

“I can’t leave you alone.” He touched his lips to the smoothly rising slope of her shoulder. “The thought of you stumbles the beat of my heart and arouses such a hunger in me that I must seek you out or groan beneath the torture of it. You have chained me to you, Erienne. The beast is your slave.”
-Lord Saxton

“Whatever my lady desires,” he breathed, nuzzling the fragrant tresses beside her ear. “My world is where you are, and I follow where you lead.”
Erienne giggled as his teeth nibbled at her earlobe. “Nay, sir. I will never lead you, for my hand will be tucked firmly in yours. We are one, in truth, and by your side I will gladly walk or stand if you will have me there.”
“If?” There was amazement evident in his tone as he repeated the word. “Have I fought for you all these many months just to place you behind me, where I cannot view your beauty? Nay, my lady, beside me is where I would have you, always close to my heart.”

“Aye, milord.” She snuggled close to him, but his low, wheezing laughter made her draw back again to try to see the eyes that were only a dark shadow behind the silken cloth.
“Something amuses you?”
“Sleep! ’Twill be impossible with you in my arms.”
“Shall I go?” she questioned, resting a hand on his chest.
“Never!” He caught her to him in a fierce embrace, burying his face against her throat.
-Erienne & Lord Saxton
A Rose in Winter is a historical romance set in England in 1792.

I read this book when it first came out in 1987 and loved every page. Fast forward 28 years and it still rates in my top five romances of all time.

The story starts out with Erienne Fleming being told she has to marry someone soon. Her father, Avery Fleming, is the mayor and has a gambling problem and is in debt. Of course, Erienne has no dowry, thanks to his drinking and gambling. Not only is he a gambler and unable to pay his debts, he's also a cheater and when Christopher Seton calls him out for cheating, Avery sends his son, Erienne's brother, to the duel where he loses mobility in his arm.

Avery ends up auctioning Erienne off to the highest bidder who happens to be Lord Stuart Saxton, Christopher Seton's cousin. He is a fire survivor and drags his leg and wears a mask and gloves to hide his burns. She is repulsed by him and thinks him to be scary and even a bit evil. He was actually a kind, generous man and wanted only the best for her. He's in love with her and wants her to fall in love with him and lets her take her time in getting to know him and get used to him but he doesn't reveal himself until nearly the end of the book.

Meanwhile, Christopher Seton is escorting Erienne to balls and shopping, pretty much standing in for Stuart and she finds herself falling in love with him rather than Lord Saxton. She knew it was wrong and an effort to rid herself of thoughts of Christopher, she capitulates to Lord Saxton's desires. Even though he is deformed and scarred, he is still a man.

The mystery revolves around a black clothed man who rides a black horse and runs the countryside at night, wreaking havoc on highwaymen and executing his own justice. No one knows who he is and he is feared by all. Everybody is afraid they are going to be murdered by him.

The book is long (567 pages in paperback) but it never drags. It's filled with compelling characters, action, adventure and a great love story.

Kathleen Woodiwiss was absolutely a master at writing stories like this. I wish some of the romance writers of today would take a few days to sit back and read one of her books and see how it's supposed to be done. But I'm about to read another contemporary.