Cover of "Rose Reason" by Mary Flanagan. The design features a portrait of a woman holding a rabbit, set against a dark, textured background. The title is in bold, red letters at the top, with the author's name in large letters at the bottom, hinting at the novel's themes of identity and self-discovery.
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Cover of "Rose Reason" by Mary Flanagan. The design features a portrait of a woman holding a rabbit, set against a dark, textured background. The title is in bold, red letters at the top, with the author's name in large letters at the bottom, hinting at the novel's themes of identity and self-discovery.

Rose Reason

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Description

Author  Mary Flanagan

Publisher  Harcourt; First Edition (January 1, 1992)

Binding Hardcover

Condition Like New with dustjacket

Summary

"Rose Reason" by Mary Flanagan is a poignant novel that follows Frances Mullen, who adopts the name Rose during her confirmation in hopes of transforming her identity. The story spans several decades, beginning in a Catholic mill town in 1950s Maine and progressing through her bohemian life in 1960s Greenwich Village, her time on a Greek island, and finally to an English boarding house where she works as a maid. Rose's journey is marked by her attempts to overcome the sorrow of her mother's death and the abandonment by her father, leading her into relationships with men who ultimately disappoint her. The novel explores themes of identity, abandonment, and self-discovery, with a focus on Rose's persistent quest for elusive love and personal fulfillment.

 

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