Rose in Bloom

In this sequel to Louisa May Alcott’s classic, Eight Cousins, Rose and her friend Phebe navigate the excitement of glamorous society as young women: Rose as a wealthy heiress and Phebe who is always aware of her origins as a housemaid. With new suitors and friends, Rose must learn to identify the people who like her from those who like her money. Phebe struggles to build a life that she is proud of without depending upon Rose’s generosity. But their new lives are hindered when loved ones are put in harm’s way by illness and reckless decisions. As Rose and Phebe rise to the occasion, they discover for themselves who they really are, who they want to become, and where their treasure truly is. 352 pages, softcover. Ages 8 and up.