Rose in Bloom

by Louisa May Alcott

First published 1198

Rose Campbell returns home after globetrotting, only to find herself surrounded by eager admirers. Though flattered, the headstrong young woman is determined to forge her own path before committing to marriage. As her family pressures her to pick a suitor, Rose navigates a romantic quagmire, testing the true intentions of her would-be husbands. In the end, she must decide between the security of wealth and the risk of independence.

Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 19th-century, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Period: 19th-century

156 pages · Paperback

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