This is a feature where we share what books entered our homes in the past week.
Caveat: Mailbox Monday can lead to exponentially exploding tbr/wish lists.
Just one book showed up last week sent by Pamela Dorman Books/Viking. See Note at end.
Hardcover, 336 pages
Expected publication: February 2nd 2012 by Penguin Group USA, Inc
ISBN: 0670023280 (ISBN13: 9780670023288)
From the publisher:
Paul was led into a life of crime by his boyhood protector, a bully named Daniel; but one night, what started as a petty theft turned into a grisly murder. Now, at nineteen, Paul must bear witness against his friend to avoid prison. Louisa's own dark secrets led her to flee a desperate infatuation gone wrong many years before. Now she spends her days steeped in history, renovating the grounds of a crumbling Elizabethan garden. But her fragile peace is shattered when she meets Paul; he's the spitting image of the one person she never thought she'd see again.
These two, scarred and solitary, begin a secret affair. Louisa starts to believe she can again find the happiness she had given up on. But neither of them can outrun his violent past.
A story of secrets and guilt set among the ruins of a sixteenth- century English garden, The Dark Rose explores the extremes of obsessive love and loyalty, devotion and desperation. Like Kelly's critically acclaimed debut novel, The Poison Tree, this fantastically creepy, atmospheric novel thrills until the final shocking moments.
NOTE: Sounds good, doesn't it? The author, Erin Kelly, will be visiting P.P.P. sometime this month and there will be a fantastic giveaway for 3 sets of Erin's books. A set will include one hardcover copy of The Dark Rose and one paperback copy of The Poison Tree. How's that for a generous publisher!!
From the publisher:
Paul was led into a life of crime by his boyhood protector, a bully named Daniel; but one night, what started as a petty theft turned into a grisly murder. Now, at nineteen, Paul must bear witness against his friend to avoid prison. Louisa's own dark secrets led her to flee a desperate infatuation gone wrong many years before. Now she spends her days steeped in history, renovating the grounds of a crumbling Elizabethan garden. But her fragile peace is shattered when she meets Paul; he's the spitting image of the one person she never thought she'd see again.
These two, scarred and solitary, begin a secret affair. Louisa starts to believe she can again find the happiness she had given up on. But neither of them can outrun his violent past.
A story of secrets and guilt set among the ruins of a sixteenth- century English garden, The Dark Rose explores the extremes of obsessive love and loyalty, devotion and desperation. Like Kelly's critically acclaimed debut novel, The Poison Tree, this fantastically creepy, atmospheric novel thrills until the final shocking moments.
NOTE: Sounds good, doesn't it? The author, Erin Kelly, will be visiting P.P.P. sometime this month and there will be a fantastic giveaway for 3 sets of Erin's books. A set will include one hardcover copy of The Dark Rose and one paperback copy of The Poison Tree. How's that for a generous publisher!!
Sounds good, Kaye -- and a most generous giveaway, too!
ReplyDeleteThat does sound good! I've read great things about The Poison Tree - hopefully this one is just as good.
ReplyDeleteGenerous giveaway and this sounds great.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound awesome Kaye! I also want to read The Poison Tree.
ReplyDeleteHope you love it, Kaye! And what a great giveaway tease :)
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds far different from the cozy mysteries you usually read. Enjoy your reading week!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I'm in the mood for creepy, Kaye...lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
I can't wait to hear what you think of this one! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, I want to read this one! I'll be back for the giveaway!! I hope you enjoy it. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds intriguing, enjoy!
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Hi Kaye,
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very intense and emotional read, from a UK author that I have never come across before, although I have added both books to my reading list already.
I really don't know why publishers insist on doing this, but here in the UK, your US book thoughtfully titled 'The Dark Rose, is published as 'The Sick Rose' Ugh! how unappealing is that? I would never have bought the book if I saw it advertised with THAT title!
Enjoy your book and I shall look forward to the review.
Yvonne
The Dark Rose sounds good and I will certainly be back for the giveaway of the SETS..
ReplyDeleteIt does sound good, and I'm not normally into this kind of book.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that sounds really good - it's going on my list! Thanks for stopping by my blog :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a good series! That cover is stunning! I will be sure to watch for the author's visit to your blog.
ReplyDeleteWell, if you only get one book, at least it is a good one.
ReplyDeleteI think that sounds amazing and I'm really digging that cover!
ReplyDeleteI think I want to read this one, and I love the cover. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book. And a great giveaway too. I haven't read Poison Tree yet.
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