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Rose
272 pages
A gaslit, magical mystery where a young servant girl discovers her own hidden power in a house full of secrets.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping out of a cold, foggy London street into a grand house glowing with hearth fires and hidden enchantments. It balances the cozy, downstairs camaraderie of a bustling Victorian kitchen with the creeping, shadowy suspense of a classic mystery. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, pulling the reader through a world where magic is both a wondrous discovery and a dangerous secret. The prose is warm and accessible, painting a vivid picture of a society divided by class but united by the unknown. It is a deeply comforting yet thrilling read, perfect for anyone who delights in underdog stories, found families, and the quiet thrill of realizing you are more powerful than you ever dared to imagine.
- Mood
- gaslit
- cozy
- enchanting
- shadowy
- Tone
- earnest
- warm
- suspenseful
- gentle
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- hidden potential · found family · class divides · courage in the dark · magical awakening
- The writing
- Accessible and atmospheric, weaving sensory details of a grand, magical household with straightforward, engaging dialogue.
- The arc
- Moves from the bleak uncertainty of an orphanage to the warm, thrilling discovery of belonging and inner power.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who love cozy historical mysteries sprinkled with magic and plucky underdog heroines.
Content notes
- child endangerment
- orphanhood
- kidnapping
About the book
Mr Fountain's grand residence is a world away from the dark orphanage Rose has left behind. For the house is overflowing with sparkling magic - she can feel it. And soon rose realises that she might be just a little bit magical, too... But when orphans begin mysteriously disappearing, Rose's magic is put to the test. Can she find the missing children before it's too late?
Description from Open Library.
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