Rose A Novel
Rose A Novel by Martin Cruz Smith, published by Random House Publishing Group on February 1, 2000, is a 416-page work of fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of suspense and mystery. The story follows Jonathan Blair, an explorer who reluctantly travels to the coal town of Wigan, England, to locate the missing Reverend John Maypole. As he navigates the town’s dark underbelly, Blair encounters a cast of enigmatic locals, including Maypole’s fiancée and a mysterious pit girl named Rose, who complicate his search for the truth.
Readers will find that the narrative intertwines elements of thrillers and detective fiction, exploring themes of intrigue and human emotion. As Blair’s investigation unfolds, he becomes increasingly entangled in the town’s secrets, leading to revelations that challenge his understanding of the situation. This edition presents a rich tapestry of action and adventure, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a story that balances the intricacies of character motivations with the suspense of a missing person’s case.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A man tasked with locating a missing person becomes entangled in a small English town’s dark underbelly in this “superb thriller” (San Francisco Chronicle) from the author of Gorky Park.
“Thoroughly involving . . . Rose is a work of Dickensian complexity and plot twists, a literate mystery that’s as much concerned with the workings of the human heart as it is with whodunit and why.”—Houston Chronicle
For explorer and adventurer Jonathan Blair, nothing could be more repulsive than trekking to the dreary coal town of Wigan, England. But he has no choice. To earn passage back to his beloved Africa, Blair must accept a commission: discover what happened to the missing Reverend, John Maypole.
Yet once in Wigan, Blair finds the locals as impenetrable as the coal-choked sky. Maypole’s fiancée seems unconcerned that he has vanished, and the last person to see the Reverend is a mysteriously elusive pit girl named Rose. As Blair searches for answers, he plunges into a dangerous web of sweltering intrigue and chilling souls. And soon a startling story emerges, revealing a truth more shocking than Blair ever could have imagined. . . .
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