The Rose Arbor: A Novel

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 4,030 ratings

Price: 5.99

Last update: 09-01-2024


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An investigation into a girl’s disappearance uncovers a mystery dating back to World War II in a haunting novel of suspense by the bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Paris Assignment.

London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: her best friend, Marisa, is a police officer assigned to the case.

Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again.

As Liz digs deeper, she finds herself drawn to the village of Tydeham, which was requisitioned by the military during the war and left in ruins. After all these years, what could possibly link the missing girls to this abandoned village? And why does a place Liz has never seen before seem so strangely familiar?


From the Publisher

HER PAST IS BECOMING A MYSTERY

Top reviews from the United States

merritt mckeon
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
Very engrossing story. Well written and compelling indeed. The strong characters and plot twists made it impossible to put down.
E. Ferreira
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
I love all of Rhys Bowen’s books, and this one is no exception. I really enjoyed the writing and the storyline. It had me guessing up until the end. I would recommend this book to others!
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
I read this book entirely in one evening and night. I absolutely could not put it down. Usually I find books going from past to present difficult tp read. But not this book it was seemless. Rhys is a great story teller and I have read most of her books. I highly recommend her books they are wonderful.
jsmegkat
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
This one hooked me from the start! I found myself completing a Saturday chore and rushing back to the book and then forcing myself to put down the book to complete another chore. I did not complete my chores!
Very good read and had me guessing. I do wish the author hadn't left the one missing girl unsolved.
Maria D. Mastrippolito
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent historical mystery
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
I was engrossed in this novel ! The protagonist Liz, an investigative reporter, finds what happened to a missing child and children previously missing during WW2 England. Liz finds a few secrets, including ones about herself.
An enjoyable read!
Ginger Russell
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
This is not my favorite of Rhys Bowen's books, but it concerns a subject I didn't know anything about, and I always look forward to learning a piece of history. It is mostly set in the 1960s, with flashbacks to WWII, I think so that some of the same characters will be there for both eras. I thought the information was interesting, and some of it was certainly emotional. Fans of WWII fiction, time-slip novels, and Rhys Bowen books will like this one.
Lori P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
As always, Rhys Bowen weaves an intriguing story with well developed characters. Follow Liz’s journey of investigating what happened to the missing girls.
Angelafigg
3.0 out of 5 stars too many coincidences
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
I didn’t really care for this book. I’m not sure what else to say without giving away all of the ending.

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