The Midnight Rose: A spellbinding tale of everlasting love from the bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series

The Midnight Rose is a tale of family secrets, sacrifice, and the everlasting power of love, set in 1911 India and 1920s England. It follows the lives of Anahita Chavan, Princess Indira, Donald Astbury, and Rebecca Bradley, as they uncover dark secrets and discover the power of love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The Midnight Rose is a captivating tale that delves into the depths of family secrets, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of love, penned by the internationally acclaimed author Lucinda Riley. Set in 1911, India, the story revolves around Anahita Chavan, a young woman from a noble but impoverished family, who forms a lifelong friendship with Princess Indira, the privileged daughter of Indian royalty. Anahita becomes the princess's official companion and accompanies her to England just before the outbreak of the Great War.

In England, Anahita meets Donald Astbury, the reluctant heir to the magnificent Astbury Estate, and his scheming mother. Eighty years later, Rebecca Bradley, a young American film star, finds herself in a tumultuous relationship that takes an unexpected turn. Seeking solace and a change of scenery, Rebecca accepts a role playing a 1920s debutante in a film set at the crumbling Astbury Hall in Dartmoor, England.

However, their peaceful retreat is disrupted when Anahita's great-grandson, Ari Malik, arrives unexpectedly on a quest to explore his family's past. As Rebecca and Ari begin to unravel the dark secrets that haunt the Astbury dynasty, they discover truths that will forever alter their lives and the course of history.

The Midnight Rose is a mesmerizing blend of historical fiction, romance, and mystery, filled with intricate characters, intricate plotlines, and breathtaking settings. Lucinda Riley's writing transports readers to a world of glamour and intrigue, where love, sacrifice, and the power of family secrets play pivotal roles in shaping the destiny of those involved.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035044078