A Rose for Laura
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4.7 • 12 Ratings
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
A tug of war over a house they each want. One will win, but will they both lose their hearts?
Keniel Singh is a bi-racial by-blow of the former Earl of Huntington, unknown to his three brothers, owners of the well-known Rose Room gaming house in London. Raised in Jamaica, Keniel learns of his British heritage on his mother's death bed and sets out to find his family.
Miss Laura Benson is an almost spinster who champions children on the London streets. She's in need of a new home to lease for an orphanage she manages. She finds the perfect house, but Mr. Singh is also viewing the property and he plans to purchase it. When he ends up the owner, he offers to help Laura find a property for her orphans.
As the attraction grows between the two while they spend time together searching for a suitable home, Keniel holds back, concerned his heritage would cause problems for Laura among her peers. Raised in a more tolerant home, Laura dismisses his issue and is more troubled by Keniel's tie to the sort of business that is patronized by the very men who create the orphans she loves.
Will their differences keep them apart?
Customer Reviews
A rose for Laura
Excellent story taking place later in the 1800s than most historical novels. Unusual in that it deals with a biracial couple. Could’ve taken place in our contemporary society. Hutton handled the subject with respect. Being a mother with a Caucasian daughter married to a ‘dark-skinned’ man, I appreciate the Rose family’s, and society’s at-large, acceptance of the couple and recognize the naysayers’ narrow mindedness.