The Rose Garden

After the death of her sister, Eva Ward returns to the Cornish coast and her childhood sanctuary, Trelowarth. While walking the manor grounds, Eva finds herself slipping through time into the eighteenth century. She encounters the Butler family, including brothers Jack and Daniel, who are deeply involved in local smuggling operations and the Jacobite cause. As Eva moves between the modern world and the year 1715, she develops a bond with Daniel Butler. She must navigate the mechanics of her temporal shifts while confronting the historical reality of a looming rebellion that threatens the lives of the people she has come to love.

Readers of historical romance and speculative fiction value this narrative for its detailed portrayal of Cornish heritage and its grounded approach to time travel. It attracts those interested in the logistical and emotional complexities of living across two eras. The audience gains a specific perspective on how grief influences one’s sense of belonging. The story provides an examination of the Jacobite uprisings through the lens of a personal domestic drama, leaving the reader with a clear picture of eighteenth-century coastal life and the tension between destiny and choice.

Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

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