The novel begins when Rose returns from two years in Europe with her uncle Alex and her handmaid, Phoebe, whom Rose has released from service and come to regard as her sister. Rose's seven male cousins have grown up, and the family and community now look upon some of them as possible mates for Rose. The winner of this lottery would be very fortunate, since Rose is a very rich orphan and is now at the age where she can spend of her fortune. Even Uncle Alex, Rose's chosen guardian, has not escaped speculation as a prospective husband.
- ISBN10 1438500734
- ISBN13 9781438500737
- Publish Date 1 July 2008
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Book Jungle
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 380
- Language English