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The Red Rose

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19th art century conflict courtesan love opera social theatre writer writerwithacause

William, a writer in becoming, moves to London in order to make a living and find the sense of his life. He hopes that he'll publish his works but fate has something else reserved for him. Unexpectedly, he meets Rose, a beautiful 20-years-old woman and an ex-actress. What he does not know, though, is that he met her before in the past, and that meanwhile she has become a courtesan. When he finds out, he is ready to deny the attraction that he had for her from the beginning. However, in time William learns about her past and, little by little, behind the mask of a seducer, he realises that Rose has a kind and sensitive heart. With Rose being the mistress of an old duke (this being her only material support), and other impediments such as foolish male pride, will their love last?All Rights Reserved

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"Have you ever loved anyone?" his tone was serious. "Love has many forms. I loved my mother and father..." I trailed off, hoping he would not catch on to my lie. "A blatant lie. You had no parents... Did you?" "How did you kno-" he cut me off. "I didn't, but now I do." he smirked, "You must have an affinity for telling lies, Miss Rosalie. Leads me to wonder what else it is you lie about." "I'll return to my room now." I turned away. "Why so eager to leave my company?" he pouted. "I thought I'd made it clear that I am not fond of it." I gave the King an irritated glare. "My dear, the more you say it, the less genuine it sounds." he turned, making his way back to the palace. King George III x OC Serving in the French army as the only female soldier made Rosalie Alcott determined to prove herself. So much so, that her life became something she was willing to risk. But when a sudden betrayal leaves her imprisoned, she is forced to reevaluate her priorities. Incarcerated, and awaiting nothing but death, she will be surprised to find something altogether unexpected - love - in the most unlikely of places, and in the most unlikely of people.