A young widow becomes the madam of one of the finest brothels in Virginia City, Nevada, only to fall in love with a man she can never marry.
Comstock Rose is the compelling and sweeping romance of a young widow's struggle to survive in Virginia City, Nevada during the silver boom of the 1860s and 1870s.. Left homeless, beaten and raped, Rose O'Conner reluctantly turns to prostitution. Determined never again to be the victim, she uncovers a vast resource of inner strength in the midst of Virginia City's turbulent times. However, she falls in love with a man who can never marry her while she is the madam of one of Virginia City's finest parlor houses.
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The unforgiving wind blew across wide gray skies. Tumbleweeds danced lightly across the graveyard. Rose shivered and clutched her gray cloak tightly around her body while she watched Ian's coffin being lowered into the cold, hard earth. Father O'Reilly glanced up from the bible he was quoting. "Do you have anything to say, Mrs. O'Conner?"
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Great love story. Rich with history
By Macmoody
Format:Kindle EditionSet in Virginia City during the tumultuous silver rush, you'll be swept away by Rose O'Connor's story of self-actualization and strength. Left widowed and broken, Rose becomes a lady of the night and eventually becomes a Madame, owning her destiny.
This is a must-read, now in e-book at a phenomenal price!
Her best novel so far!
This book is an enjoyable, quick read. I found it difficult to put down. The main character, Rose, was such a delightful woman even though her struggles were many. I found myself cheering her on!
The author's dialogue, once again, is amazing and her ability to keep your interest is commendable. Catherine's extensive research of the Virginia City area and the Gold Rush era are very evident in the storyline. I'm from the same area and I could vividly picture the scene she was setting. Great job! Comstock Rose is a must read.
