A Gingham Rose (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alice Woods Ullman

9780260998613: A Gingham Rose (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260998613 ISBN 13: 9780260998613

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Gingham Rose, a vivid look at youth, art, and longing set amid a bustling studio and a moonlit party.

In this tale of ambition and illusion, Anne and her friends blur the line between performance and reality as they stage dances, chase secrets, and deal with the ache of growing up. A night of masquerade and music becomes a crossroads where affection, pride, and fear mingle with the bright glare of studio lights and ghostly tales. The atmosphere is rich with color, humor, and a quiet ache that lingers long after the last masked reveler leaves.

As the characters search for connection, they confront truths about love, loyalty, and the costs of pretending. The book follows a web of relationships—from playful rivalries to earnest confessions—driven by moments of laughter and look-fors: a cake walk won, a kiss withheld, and a question that might change everything.

Vivid scenes of studio life, costume, and stagecraft unfold with wit and warmth.
Characters wrestle with love, friendship, and the pull of possible futures.
Moments of magic and mystery sit beside candid, human consequences.
The narrative blends humor, mood, and touchstones of romance without melodrama.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction about youth, art, and the choices that shape a heart.

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