Sixteen-year-old Veronica is a southern belle desperate to break free of an arranged marriage to her childhood bully. After cannons are fired over Charleston, Veronica accepts an invitation to Washington, D.C. from her new friend Amy, not revealing her secret mission: To find her childhood friend Jack and convince him to marry her instead.
When Brad, Amy’s handsome cousin, saves Veronica from being trampled at Bull Run, Veronica questions her southern assumptions and childish plans. Shaken by the battle, Veronica and Amy return to Richmond. Following them is a masked man who claims to be Jack…
CATCHING THE ROSE is a historical drama for teen readers who enjoy living history through quirky characters, entertaining dialogue, and rich description.
Approx. 94,000 words
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
When Brad, Amy’s handsome cousin, saves Veronica from being trampled at Bull Run, Veronica questions her southern assumptions and childish plans. Shaken by the battle, Veronica and Amy return to Richmond. Following them is a masked man who claims to be Jack…
CATCHING THE ROSE is a historical drama for teen readers who enjoy living history through quirky characters, entertaining dialogue, and rich description.
Approx. 94,000 words
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
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