Rose in Bloom

Set in the 19th century, the story follows Rose Campbell as she returns from Europe to find her family dynamics altered. The lighthearted reunion quickly turns serious when her cousins reveal that their aunts wish for Rose to marry one of them to preserve her fortune. Defiant and independent, Rose asserts her desire to manage her own wealth and pursue philanthropic endeavors, challenging societal expectations. The novel explores themes of autonomy, family loyalty, and the struggle between personal ambition and societal pressure.