A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at night...
At forty-five, Rosalind Harper is a woman whose experiences have made her strong enough to bend without breaking - and weather any storm. A widow with three grown sons, she survived a disastrous second marriage, and built her In the Garden nursery from the ground up. Through the years, In the Garden has become more than just a thriving business - it is a symbol of hope and independence to Roz, and to the two women she shares it with. Newlywed Stella and new mother Hayley are the sisters of her heart, and together, the three of them are the future of In the Garden.
But now that future is under attack, and Roz knows they can't fight this battle alone. Hired to investigate Roz's Harper ancestors, Dr. Mitchell Carnegie finds himself just as intrigued with Roz herself. And as they begin to unravel the puzzle of the Harper Bride's identity, Roz is shocked to find herself falling for the fascinating genealogist. Now it is a desperate race to discover the truth before the unpredictable apparition lashes out at the one woman who can help her rest in peace...
Roberts picks up where BLUE DAHLIA stops, with Rosalind Harper continuing her investigation into the Harper Bride, who haunts the house and seems to protect its inhabitants. But the ghost becomes more violent as Rosalind falls in love with Dr. Mitchell Carnegie, a historian who uncovers more of the family past. Susie Breck has a beguiling way of reaching into stories and making them come alive with her flawless performance. Each character has his or her own voice, even the ghost. And let us not forget the gardens, with their enchanting flowers, that run through this trilogy. BLACK ROSE takes listeners into a garden of love and life. M.B.K. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
About the Author
Nora Roberts is truly a publishing phenomenon. Today, she is one of America's leading novelists, with many #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels to her credit. Her books are published around the world, made into films, excerpted in national magazines and translated in over twenty-five different languages.
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