The Rose Arbor

A Novel

By: Rhys Bowen

Narrated by: Nicola Barber

An investigation into a girl’s disappearance uncovers a mystery dating back to World War II in a haunting novel of suspense by the best-selling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Paris Assignment.

London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: Her best friend Marisa is a police officer who is assigned to the case.

Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again.

As Liz digs deeper, she finds herself drawn to the village of Tydeham, which was requisitioned by the military during the war and left in ruins. After all these years, what could possibly link the missing girls to this abandoned village? And why does a place Liz has never seen before seem so strangely familiar?

©2024 Janet Quin-Harkin, writing as Rhys Bowen (P)2024 Audible, Inc.

A fun read

A fun interesting read with lots of twists and turns, It can feel a little disjointed at sometimes but does all work in the end.

Great story

Loved it all. The narrator was awesome. The story believable and charming. Nice history information throughout

Love this mystery story

Excellent story. Wonderful narrator!!!!! Can’t wait for the next Rhys Bowen book! She is captivating and I always listen until the end sometimes in the middle of the night.

Always enjoy Rhys Bowen

First the narrator is one of my favorites. Plus. Rhys always writes interesting mysteries that have a twist at the end that doesn’t disappoint. The journey there is engaging but non-threatening.

Thank you! I definitely recommend.

Amazing story line

Ms. Bowen, this is one of your most amazing story lines. The ending was a total surprise!