Rose Daughter
Rose Daughter is a 1997 fairy-tale retelling and fae fiction novel by Robin McKinley. Much of the action takes place in France. It deals with fairy tales, Folklore and contes de fées.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 38 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 13 editions.
At about 294 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About Rose Daughter
Once upon a time an enchanting young woman named Beauty nurtured a rose garden in barren soil. Her gift for cultivating such rare flowers was truly magical and her roses adorned homes throughout the village, bringing joy and love to all who chanced upon their exotic scent. But one summer, Beauty’s roses did not blossom. Without their presence her family and neighbors became ill-tempered and nature itself lost the light and warmth of the season. Even more heartbreaking, the roses no longer protect Beauty from her nightmares of a monstrous Beast—a Beast it is her destiny to meet and whose heart and soul she must nurture with love
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1998 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- ✦Mythopoeic Awards 1998 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Rose Daughter?
Rose Daughter was written by Robin McKinley and first published in 1997.
What genre is Rose Daughter?
It is usually shelved as Fairy Tale Retellings and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is Rose Daughter?
The median edition has 294 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Rose Daughter?
Readers who like it often enjoy Ash, The Beast Within and Heartless.
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