Rose Daughter

By: Robin McKinley

Narrated by: Bianca Amato

"It is the heart of this place, and it is dying," says the Beast. And it is true; the center of the Beast's palace, the glittering glasshouse that brings Beauty both comfort and delight in her strange new environment, is filled with leafless brown rosebushes. But deep within this enchanted world, new life, at once subtle and strong, is about to awaken. Twenty years ago Robin McKinley enthralled listeners with the power of Beauty. Now this extraordinarily gifted novelist retells the story of Beauty and the Beast again - but in a totally new way, with fresh perspective, ingenuity, and mature insight. In Rose Daughter she has written her finest and most deeply felt work, a compelling, richly imagined, and haunting exploration of the transformative power of love.

©1997 Robin McKinley (P)2013 Recorded Books

best ending

Wonderful twist to a classic tale. calm narrator and a quick listen throw. this is my 3rd time listening to it. it is one of those storys that keeps you loving it every time you hear it.

Fairytale for adults & all ages.

I really enjoyed this. The prose is beautiful, lush and magical. It is well written and the narration is flawless and captivating. I’ve read a couple of McKinley’s books now and she is incredibly talented. This is a lovely story to read on your own or share with a child. Especially if in a garden!

Truly amazing

I have very much enjoyed this rewriting of beauty and the beast. This book leave you with a smile on your face and a light hart.

Finale

SPOILER!!!

I loved the story, the climax and how it progressed to the ending. BUT, Why did she chose for him to remain as is? it does not make any sense. The story as we all know is fantastic, why make that mistake

Beautiful anda imaginativo

I really enjoy this book, IT was a very original retelling of my favorite story, the ending was amazing, i really recomend this author.