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The Girl in Rose.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
From:
MBR Bookwatch
| Date:
June 1, 2005| Author:
Donovan, Diane C.
| COPYRIGHT 2005 Midwest Book Review. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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The Girl In Rose
Peter Hobday
Weidenfeld & Nicolson/Trafalgar Square, dist.
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053-0257
0297847473 $32.50 1-800-423-4525 www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com
Rebecca Schroeter was a lady of fashion in Georgian England with few pros...
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