Rue and Roses

By Angela Langer

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In early 20th century Germany, a young woman seeks love and freedom despite the constraints of family struggles and societal expectations.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2020-12-03

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Summary

"Rue and Roses" by Angela Langer is the story of Anna, a thoughtful young governess growing up in Germany in the early 1900s, struggling with the limitations of her family's poverty and society's expectations. Readers will be launched into Anna's childhood and memories of Christmas and the complex relationships within her family, all of which shape her desires for love and a better future. Experiencing her disappointments helps her see that she wants to find love and happiness even under the burden of her social class. As she cares for children and writes poetry she learns she can discover her own identity and freedom.