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 The Last Rose   
By: Denese Wyatt  
In 1939, the winds of war herald dramatic changes in the lives of Welsh school girl Elizabeth Davies and young Australian David Rogers.
Elizabeth enjoys an idyllic life and all the privileges that wealth can offer, but with the outbreak of war, her safe and secure world disintegrates. Meanwhile, David's family has always struggled to make a meagre living and he sees the declaration of war as a chance to join the forces and experience a life of adventure. Instead, he discovers only death and destruction.
Amid the hell of the London Blitz, David and Elizabeth meet and after narrowly escaping death they decide to marry. Following the declaration of peace, Elizabeth begins her new life in Australia, but instead of the exotic love nest she had envisaged, she encounters isolation, poverty and depression and she struggles to come to terms with the undemonstrative, often violent Aussie culture. Just when the future looks bright, tragedy strikes and it is not until an old school friend makes an unexpected visit, that doors open to a world Elizabeth could never have imagined. The Last Rose is inspired by true events.
 
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Keywords: romance  historical  war  world war 2  WW11  war bride  tragedy  Australia  England  Wales  London  The Blitz  history     
Categories:  Romance   Historical    
Classification: General    Language: English
 
 
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First chapter was sensational. Am downloading the full book now and cant wait to get stuck into it this weekend !! If anyone knows of other books this woman has written please e-mail me at tim@soonmarketing.com.au I am keen to see more of her work.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Tim Possingham      Posted Date: 2008-05-23  
Having lived in England from World War II onwards until retiring to France where I now live in what was Vichy France during the war, that era of history has always held my interest. The effect that hostilities had on families during that period is fascinating. The brief but concise introduction to Elizabeth and her threatened friend Heidi becomes a magnet to discover what the future holds for the two schoolfriends and how their lives could change dramatically. A download is definitely envisaged.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: lacouronne      Posted Date: 2008-03-27  
I really enjoyed reading the first chapter and look forward toreading the whole book. I am interested in historical novels, particularly when they are told through the eyes of a family. I need to know what happens to Elizabeth and how the characters cope with the onset of the war. The language of the first chapter is enticing and I will now download the whole book.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Lyn Wright      Posted Date: 2008-03-23  
A great start and as the blurb states:English girl Elizabeth's life is privileged and I look forward to seeing the differences in the young Australian, David's life and what struggles and tragedy will unfold. Well written. Congratulations.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Desmond      Posted Date: 2008-03-20  
Excellent first chapter, a good pace. The author has researched this well! She writes about the thoughts, emotions and interactions of the people during this stressful time, as if she had been there. Easy to read and captures the readers interest from the first few paragraphs. I look forward to following the characters development through the First World War an beyond. Well done!  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Naomi      Posted Date: 2008-03-19  
The interesting start shows a clash of cultures and an adventurous journey for a young sheltered girl who faces a harsh livestyle in a tough country. Definitely makes the reader want to know more about Elizabeth.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: diane beer      Posted Date: 2008-03-18  
This is off to a great start - the scene is set for what ever uncertainties lie ahead. The characters are already clearly taking shape. I look forward to reading the next chapter.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: moira.deslandes@volunteeringsa.org.au      Posted Date: 2008-03-18  
This was a great first chapter and I am now downloading the whole book. The set up was fantastic, moving fast enough to engulf you but still at a pace that allowed for detail and character development/attachment.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: E Rhys      Posted Date: 2008-03-18  
A very good first chapter. I find myself wishing to be better aquainted with Elizabeth. The author did a marvelous job with the setting. I will most likely find myself wondering what happens to Lizzy and Heidi until I decide to download the entire book.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Chrissy      Posted Date: 2008-03-17  
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