Immortal Rose (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel

Immortal Rose (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel

This deluxe limited hardcover edition features beautiful stenciled edges and illustrated endpapers --available on the first printing only! From Alexandra Bracken, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore comes a stunningly original adult fantasy. Set in a sumptuous world ruled by magical perfume, this achingly romantic, slow-burn love story will shatter your heart and leave you breathless. Members of the ancient Rosebourne family have a strange gift born of a fairy ancestor: the ability to infuse fragrance with magic capable of manipulating mind, body, and emotion. When a shocking murder leaves the kingdom of Albion vulnerable to a coup, royal spymaster Hugh Thornton seeks the one person who can help: Viola Lockwood, the last living Rosebourne and secret heir to a fraught legacy. Livid at the silver-eyed aristocrat who had her thrown in jail to force her compliance, Viola nevertheless comes to an agreement with him. In exchange for crafting Immortal Rose, the singular perfume capable of saving Albion, illegitimate Viola can seize the life--and fortune--that should have been hers. As Hugh and Viola race to find the perfume's lost fairy ingredient, hidden deep in Albion's dark underbelly, neither can deny the scorching attraction building between them--especially as the attempts on Viola's life grow increasingly brazen. But a terrible truth lurks in the heart notes of their kingdom--and while every bargain has a cost, Immortal Rose may demand more than Hugh and Viola can ever pay. "Absolutely magnificent! As intoxicating as the finest perfume, Immortal Rose will fill your senses and linger with you. I couldn't put it down! I highly recommend this thrilling, gorgeous romantasy!" - Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop "Fresh and evocative, Immortal Rose delivers a vivid, redolent world with a captivating, slow-burn romance . I’ll be thinking of Viola and Hugh each time I reach for my own perfume.” - Stacia Stark, New York Times bestselling author of We Who Will Die "A sparkling fantasy world with a romance so intoxicating that I have not been able to get it out of my head! Immortal Rose is filled with mystery, charm, and the fresh magic we’ve come to know and love from Bracken. Effervescent, glittering, and utterly captivating, I cannot wait for more!” - Kaylie Smith, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Enchantra "Sign me up anytime for this brand of rich, superbly developed historical romantasy! Alexandra Bracken has created a breathtaking blend of magic, murder mystery, and spicy romance that kept me rushing through the pages. I need Part II now, please." - Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Bringing Down the Duke " Immortal Rose is a decadent delight with gorgeous writing, lush world building, and magic on every page. The romance between the hero and heroine—who spar as exquisitely as they flirt—is one for the ages. Don’t miss this beautiful, transportive tale." - Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the What the River Knows "A perfumed aristocratic adventure layered with all of my favorite things--bargains with the enemy, slow burn romance, and fairy magic. Alexandra Bracken never lets you down!" - K.A. Linde, New York Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library Lush, mysterious, and utterly transportive, Immortal Rose is a feast for fans of romantic fantasy. Alexandra Bracken weaves a world as alluring as the rarest perfume, pairing unique magic with a deliciously slow-burn romance that left me breathless. - Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken was born in Phoenix, Arizona. The daughter of a Star Wars collector, she grew up going to an endless string of Star Wars conventions and toy fairs, which helped spark her imagination and a deep love of reading. After graduating high school, she attended The College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she double majored in English and History. She sold her first book, Brightly Woven, as a senior in college, and later moved to New York City to work in children's book publishing, first as an editorial assistant, then in marketing. After six years, she took the plunge and decided to write full time. She now lives in Arizona with her tiny pup, Tennyson, in a house that's constantly overflowing with books. Alex is a #1 New York Times , USA TODAY, and internationally bestselling author. Her work has been adapted for feature film and is available across the world in over 20 languages.