The Flame and the Flower
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's The Flame and the Flower (1972) is a historical romance and historical fiction novel. The story is set in London, England, in the 19th century. It features Heather Simmons and Brandon Birmingham. It deals with manners and customs, forced marriage and sagas.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, and 186 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 17 editions.
At about 502 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.
About The Flame and the Flower
The extraordinary Birmingham Family Saga commences in The Flame and the Flower -- it continues in The Elusive Flame and concludes in A Season Beyond a Kiss. (All Kathleen E. Woodiwiss titles are available from PerfectBound.) The FlowerDoomed to a life of unending toil, Heather Simmons fears for her innocence--until a shocking, desperate act forces her to flee. . . and to seek refuge in the arms of a virile and dangerous stranger.The FlameA lusty adventurer married to the sea, Captain Brandon Birmingham courts scorn and peril when he abducts the beautiful fugitive from the tumultuous London dockside. But no power on Earth can compel him to relinquish his exquisite prize. For he is determined to make the sapphire-eyed prize. For he is determined to make the sapphire-eyed lovely his woman. . .and to carry her off to far, uncharted realms of sensuous, passionate love.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Flame and the Flower?
The Flame and the Flower was written by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and first published in 1972.
What genre is The Flame and the Flower?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Flame and the Flower?
The median edition has 502 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Flame and the Flower?
Readers who like it often enjoy Soulless, The River Knows and Because You're Mine.
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