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Two East Texas families must deal with the aftermath of a marriage that never happened leading to deceit, secrets, and tragedies in a sweeping multigenerational Southern saga "with echoes of Gone with the Wind" (Publishers Weekly).
Spanning the 20th century, the story of Roses takes place in a small East Texas town against the backdrop of the powerful timber and cotton industries, controlled by the scions of the town's founding families. Cotton tycoon Mary Toliver and timber magnate Percy Warwick should have married but unwisely did not, and now must deal with consequences of their momentous choice and the loss of what might have been--not just for themselves but for their children, and their children's children.
With expert, unabashed, big-canvas storytelling, Roses covers a hundred years, three generations of Texans, and the explosive combination of passion for work and longing for love.
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"One of those 'epic' stories that spans generations and involvs three families. The writing had me turning the pages quickly and although I figured there would be some sort of happy ending for someone at some point - it was a delicious winding of stories and drama that made this a fast read. Note - not one of the characters has much of a sense of humor so aside from occasional sarcasm and a wry observation here and there, don't look for any"
— Joni (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A compelling East Texas saga with echoes of Gone With the Wind.”
— Publishers Weekly
Roses Listener Reviews
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" I slogged through this one, and found it sooooooooooo disappointing. "
— Kathy, 1/14/2014 -
" Finished her 2nd book Tumbleweeds a few weeks ago and just had to read this one. Her books are volumous, but engaging. This one the legacy of a cotton plantation family in east Texas. It should be a mini-series. Full of plot turns. I cried with Mary, got angry with Rachel. I loved this story! "
— Jo, 1/13/2014 -
" The story and the characters and some of the dialogue were a little corny, but it grabbed me like a good soap opera so I enjoyed it. "
— MarySueWood, 12/28/2013 -
" Long but I enjoyed it. "
— Patti, 12/22/2013 -
" Great mysterious story! Strong female character. "
— Carla, 11/23/2013 -
" This was a great book. I had a hard time putting it down. The family secrets and curses kept you on your toes. There were just enough characters to give it variety but not too many to get you confused. This is much more than just a romance. I would recommend this book to others. "
— Melissa, 11/17/2013 -
" Loved the saga, the story, the ending. Great. "
— Jill, 11/12/2013 -
" Big, thick book. Good story, confusing the way the author jumped around the timeline. I love strong women characters, but especially the ones who are able to put aside their pride and do the right thing. It doesn't begin to compare with Gone With the Wind, but I still enjoyed the book. "
— Tara, 11/7/2013 -
" I absolutely loved this book! I loved the way that it told the story from the different character's perspectives. I loved that when Mary's part was finished, it picked up the story from Percy's perspective. I did not want to put this book down and was sad when it ended. "
— Lyndsey, 10/11/2013 -
" Silly but entertaining "
— Naomi, 10/8/2013 -
" Recommended by my reading buddy, Mary Ann. Will probably read along w Shantaram, since both are long, saga types, tho with totally different themes and settings! "
— Cathy, 10/5/2013 -
" This book was okay. Engaging story but a little unrealistic. "
— Mayde, 9/28/2013 -
" Any review on this book would have to be coming up roses. "
— Lynne, 9/24/2013 -
" Reminded me of "The Thornbirds," or a Texas version of "Gone with the Wind." Whatever, I couldn't put it down! "
— Cdriesen, 9/9/2013 -
" Loved this - an old fashioned saga with many characters, well developed for the most part. "
— Lenore, 8/9/2013 -
" Thanks Lori for the recommendation! "
— Sunday, 5/10/2013 -
" I loved this book. Such a great story that had me riveted from page 1. Heart-breaking and beautiful. "
— Amanda, 2/5/2013 -
" A nice epic saga. "
— Crystal, 7/16/2012 -
" A good old fashioned family saga. "
— Cyd, 7/8/2012 -
" A good summer read... Kept my attention however the writing wasn't the best. I did find myself totally caught up in the story though! "
— Jennifer, 3/12/2012 -
" I haven't read a "sweeping family saga" in years. I enjoyed it. "
— Arleigh, 3/1/2012 -
" Soap opera story with very unbelievable characters "
— Michelle, 1/8/2012 -
" Great saga with wonderful characters. Some surprises and lots of fun to read. Would love to read some more books like this one. "
— Sheri, 12/15/2011 -
" SUCH a good book!!! I recommend to all!! "
— Elana, 10/16/2011 -
" LOVE this book! Very compelling read. The ending was ok.....but dang, this was a fabulous book! I am looking forward to her next book. "
— Theresa, 9/3/2011 -
" Enjoyable read, pleasant. "
— Dianna, 5/25/2011 -
" Really good book, a family saga that's hard to put down. I found myself staying up past my bed time a few evenings just to read one more chapter. It is a long book, but at the same time a quick read. If I weren't comparing it to "The Thorbirds" I would have given it a 5 star rating. "
— Susan, 5/20/2011 -
" So much drama! But in the end, I actually liked it. Even if it was a little over the top. "
— Kate, 5/19/2011 -
" This is another Gone With The Wind- about Texas, Fun read "
— Susan, 5/16/2011 -
" Entertaining read but not a masterpiece. I liked it tho. "
— Anne, 5/15/2011 -
" Amazing book. It was given to me as a gift and I wasn't sure I was going to like it but I was hooked from the first page. Incredible story about two warring families and all of the relationships between them. Couldn't put it down. "
— Rose, 5/13/2011 -
" Very long, but very well written.<br/><br/> "
— Queta, 5/11/2011 -
" Poignant story of a driven woman and the sacrifices she makes for her love of land and family. "
— Mary, 5/8/2011 -
" I enjoyed this novel. Just a fun book to read if you enjoy novels about a family than spans generations. "
— Yvonne, 5/2/2011 -
" It has romance, history, starts in the 1900's? and ends to date. I couldn't put the book down "
— Kim, 5/1/2011 -
" As advertised, this was a family saga that occurred over almost a century. I found it very good and quite poignant. "
— MaryHelen, 4/30/2011 -
" Enjoyed it but it took awhile. Pretty frustrating overall. "
— Cindy, 4/30/2011 -
" LOVED LOVED LOVED THis book ! You will not put ti down ! "
— Dawn, 4/28/2011 -
" Good character development. I also liked the moral to the story. "
— Sally, 4/27/2011 -
" Audiobook. Texas family saga/love story with glimpses of "Gone With The Wind". "
— Diana, 4/27/2011 -
" Quick, easy, fluffy read. There's a review on the front that compares it to gone with the wind, I for sure wouldn't put it up there...but definitely a good read. I do recommend. Lots of secrets in a long line of family and it's nice to know all of them! I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. "
— Melodi, 4/25/2011 -
" Very fun read. Just what I needed. It reminded me of Gone with the Wind and the TV show Dallas. Quite the dynasties. <br/> <br/>This is a thick book and therefore kind of intimidating to start, but it reads so fast. I couldn't put it down. <br/> <br/>Fun,fun,fun. "
— Peggy, 4/20/2011
About Leila Meacham
Leila Meacham (1938-2021) was a writer and former teacher who came to writing later in life. Her many successful novels include the bestselling Roses, Somerset, Tumbleweeds, and Dragonfly.
About Coleen Marlo
Coleen Marlo is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator who has been nominated for an Audie Award twice, winning in 2011. She has been awarded three Listen-Up Awards from Publishers Weekly, an AudioFile Audiobook of the Year Award in 2011, and was named Audiobook Narrator of the Year for 2010 by Publishers Weekly. She is a member of the prestigious Actors Studio and taught acting for ten years at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Marlo is a proud founding member of Deyan Institute of Voice Artistry and Technology.