![]() ![]() I loved the focus on these women and how the novel showcased how strong and resilient each of them could be in the face of adversity. Varinka, the third character who is a central figure in the story, is also Russian, but she is lower class, living in poverty. ![]() Eliza lives in America and is a socialite, while Sofya, who is Eliza’s best friend, is a Russian aristocrat who is related to the reigning Czar. While Caroline does make an appearance as a little girl in this latest novel, it is definitely Eliza’s story and can be read as a standalone.Īs she did in Lilac Girls, Martha Hall Kelly chooses to focus the narrative of Lost Roses on three very different women and show not only how their lives are impacted by the harsh reality of war, but also how their lives become intertwined with one another. Where Lilac Girls featured American socialite Caroline Ferriday and was set during WWII, Lost Roses takes us back a generation and features Caroline’s mother Eliza and is set during WWI and the Russian Revolution. ![]() I was a huge fan of Martha Hall Kelly’s debut novel Lilac Girls, so I was thrilled to hear she has a new book, Lost Roses, coming out this year and that it actually ties in with Lilac Girls. Published by Ballantine Books on April 9, 2019įTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. ![]()
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