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The Snow Rose

By: Lulu Taylor
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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The Snow Rose is the gripping story of a woman on the run from her past by Lulu Taylor, author of The Winter Folly.

'It's psychologically intense, brilliantly written and perfect escapism' – Daily Mail

I know they think I shouldn't keep her . . . That's why I've escaped them while I can, while I still have the opportunity . . .

Kate is on the run with her daughter Heather, her identity hidden and their destination unknown to the family they've left behind. She's found a place where they can live in solitude, a grand old house full of empty rooms and dark secrets. But they're not alone: in the cottage next door live two strange older ladies, sisters Matty and Sissy. They know what happened here long ago, and are curious about Kate. How long can she hide Heather's presence from them?

When an eccentric band of newcomers arrive, led by the charismatic Archer, Kate realizes that the past she's so desperate to escape is about to catch up with her. And inside the house, history is beginning to repeat itself . . .

 Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Genre Fiction Psychological Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Fiction Romance

Critic reviews

It's psychologically intense, brilliantly written and perfect escapism
This is a fantastic, all-consuming read
[A] gripping story
Slipping between the present day and the house's past as the centre of Victoria cult led by a fantastically creepy religious leader, this brooding psychological thriller makes a rather unlikely scenario wonderfully convincing
Lulu's suspenseful story keeps you guessing throughout
All stars
Most relevant

If you could sum up The Snow Rose in three words, what would they be?

Sad, controlling, happy ending

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kate. The way Lulu Taylor wrote about how the grief affected Kate I found very moving

Have you listened to any of Imogen Church’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Imogen Churche's reading was good. I haven't heard her read before

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes - when I realised that Heather was dead. At the beginning I thought Kate and Heather were together!

Any additional comments?

Not sure I like reading about cults.

The Snow Rose

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This is my second book from this author the winter children and the snow rose can’t wait to listen to the next one

Excellent story

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If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

I can't think of anybody who would like this book, even fans of Lulu Taylor's previous work.

What will your next listen be?

I don't know, but hopefully something more page-turning or uplifting.

What three words best describe Imogen Church’s voice?

Serious, mournful, calm

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

At the beginning there was some sense of tension and mystery, but in general the subject matter was heavy and dull, and just plain sad

Any additional comments?

I have really enjoyed all of Lulu Taylor's other books, so I do hope this one was just a blip

A depressing read

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I have enjoyed several of Lulu Taylor’s novels but this was a disappointment.
An odd novel and not very convincing or inspiring.

Disappointing

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This my first book from this author. I only chose it because it was 2 for 1 and I am so glad I didn’t pay for it. The narrator made it listenable. Just a regenerated Moonies story.

Not for me

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