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    Die Teerose

    Written by Jennifer Donnelly

    Narrated by Cathlen Gawlich

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    London 1888: Als Packerin einer Teefabrik schlägt sich die junge Fiona täglich durch die Londoner Docks. Zwischen Fabrikstaub und Armut träumt sie von einem besseren Leben. Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern wagt sie einen Neuanfang in Amerika. Dort schafft es die mutige Schöne bis an die Spitze eines Tee-Imperiums, führt elegante Salons im aufstrebenden New York der Jahrhundertwende. Obwohl sie nun ein glückliches Leben führen könnte, zieht es sie zurück in die Heimat: Sie will herausfinden, was es mit dem Tod ihres Vaters auf sich hat - und trifft dabei auf ihre große Jugendliebe.
    LanguageDeutsch
    PublisherDer Audio Verlag
    Release dateSep 26, 2014
    ISBN9783862311002
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    Die Teerose
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    Jennifer Donnelly

    Jennifer Donnelly writes books for children and adults, including the novel The Tea Rose. She lives in Brooklyn and upstate New York, with her husband and two greyhounds. She has a passion for tea and roses.

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    • 5/5
      This book had it all: love, tragedy, murder, suspense, tea and triumph. It was a pure delight to read. I'm glad my Bestie got me this book for christmas. Can't wait to read the next book in the series! :)
    • 4/5
      Just started this series by Jennifer Donnelly - listening to it on audible audio - definitely an interesting read - late 1800's in England - Jack the Ripper, the consequences of dock workers starting a union, the hardworking Irish family life style, the tea business and the dreams of a young couple all come to life in this book. Definitely a character driven book that keeps you routing for them until the last page. Book 1 of a 3 Book series.
    • 4/5
      I did enjoy this book though a few things were more a 'fairy tale'. Fiona was just way too lucky in my opinion and the ending was almost like a Disney film. I love to read historical novels and this one really didn't disappoint. The Jack the Ripper plot was interesting enough though. To have the novel set in that timeframe and area was rather nice.
    • 4/5
      I don't read books like this a lot, because I'm not really a fan of historical romance/thrillers. This one was a very fun read, perfect for a rainy day when you don't want to read anything too heavy or serious.
    • 4/5
      A very readable historical romance that spans several years and some people with ambition. Both Joe and Fiona are interested in being successful and plan to open their own shop with savings but a series of pitfalls has her in New York and him in London. Through adventure and hardship they prevail and eventually she gets her revenge on the man who had her father murdered and becomes a successful business woman. Joe marries well and then divorces and crawls back up from the gutter.Interesting read, undemanding and light. The Americanisms in England were a little annoying occasionally.
    • 4/5
      The Summary: A pair of poor lovers appear to be star-crossed through circumstances and their own stubbornness until a final set of events close the loop and bring them together again.The Take Away: The story was good. A nice historical spanning two continents. The author slipped into telling a bit too frequently, but given that the novel topped 500 pages, it doesn't surprise me. It did jar me out of the story a few times.Setting the events against the real life actions of Jack the Ripper was an easy convention to pull the reader in. Providing a solution within the context of the novel kept it from being cheesy.The quality was good enough to keep the series in my to-be-read list.
    • 5/5
      This is a well-researched, well written historical novel set in 1888 England and America. The author brings her settings and characters to life, even managing to incorporate Jack the Ripper into the story. The heroine starts with nothing in the London slums and the reader joins her in her journey to success. I loved the book and found it hard to put down.
    • 3/5
      I really did want to like this book, because I normally like historical fiction situated in the Victorian era.The Tea Rose, altough well-written and extremely descriptive, didn't completely do it for me. For one thing, many of the things that occur in the story forced me to suspend my disbelief. Many of the events situations, and even people seemed contrived. It seemed unrealistic for working-class people to rise so fast in society, and for women to behave the way that Fiona did in this novel. It felt as though Donnely wrote about twenty first-century characters and then just placed them into a nineteenth century setting. Also, the villain in this piece seemed to be a caricature. I'm of the school that believes that historical fiction can deviate from events that actually took place, but that you have to make it seem realistic.Another thing I didn't like were the jumps back and forth between two places--New York and London. I also didn't like how several people's stories never really ended--what happened to Seamie, for example?
    • 2/5
      This was a very fascinating book. The author makes you feel like you are right there and the characters are real people, people who could be your friends, or your enemies. You feel their joy and their pain.
    • 3/5
      I had high hopes for this novel. It starts of really good but drags by the middle of the novel. Once Fiona leaves for America I started losing interest in the novel and had to force myself to finish reading it.
    • 5/5
      This was one of the best books i have ever read! it was so romantic and i found it really easy to get in touch with the characters and become them.
    • 2/5
      Fiona Finnegan is a strong and stubborn young woman making her way after the death of her parents, brother and baby sister. Left alone and destitute in London in the late 1800's she must care for a younger brother, escape the clutches of her father's union-busting murderer and the heartbreak of her young lover leaving her for another woman. Making her way to New York City she becomes wealthy, marries a syphilitic gay man and financially ruins her nemesis through a series of increasingly unlikely manipulations of circumstance. An overlong and way overdone novel: one wonders where was her editor? Beach read.
    • 5/5
      **Warning: gushy review ahead!**I won't summarise this novel as other reviewers have gone into a lot of detail already, but please believe me when I say that this novel is so much more than just a historical romance. It is also the story of betrayal, poverty, friendship, revenge and justice and is a tale to really lose yourself in. The author has crafted incredibly believable characters and her settings are just superb, her research must have been timeless- you can genuinely feel the sights, smells and sounds of 1800's London coming through the pages and feel the spiciness of the tea leaves flooding your senses. I loved how New York during the same era was depicted with its sense of frantic pace and social climbing. Each page turn left me hungry for more- I literally devoured this book and felt a genuine sense of loss when I got towards the end- I'd grown really attached to the characters and their lives.The characters are terrifically drawn- especially feisty Fiona (Fee) who really comes into her own through the book and manages to overcome real adversity and heartbreak to really make something of herself. The secondary characters too, are wonderful- people you either love or hate (or both!). This book alternately had me both laughing and crying at some of what went on and I loved the little twist towards the end of the story which has left me heavily anticipating reading the second book in this series. Though this book could have been bleak, it managed instead to be really beautiful and intriguing and really brought that time in history to life with vivid colour and detail.Though I admittedly absolutely adored this book, there were a few little minor niggles I had with it that I feel I should point out that became a bit distracting in parts: I hated the way that the Cockney dialect was entwined within the text- though this was more evident towards the beginning of the novel. The Irish accent of Fiona's father was mildly irritating too- and possibly not needed, you knew he was Irish after all- the same with her Uncle Roddy. These aspects are, like I say, only minor. They did not detract my enjoyment from the story itself in any way, shape or form and this novel is most certainly now in my top ten favourite books *ever*, which believe me is no mean feat.I am so, so glad I have `The Winter Rose' ready to move onto next and I cannot wait to try some of Donnelly's other novels as well. Please, please read this book if you appreciate well written fiction with extraordinary characters you can really care about. You will not be disappointed you gave it a chance.*This review also appears on Amazon.co.uk*
    • 5/5
      Beautiful book, that once it has drawn you in makes it hard to put down. One of my favourites.
    • 4/5
      This book held my interest because the caracters were quite engaging. The story was interesting especially the sidebar about Jack the Ripper and all the poor families in London at the end of the 18th century.
    • 4/5
      The Tea Rose is an engaging blend of historical romance and adventure in late nineteenth century London. Living in Whitechapel during the terrifying reign of Jack the Ripper in 1888, Fiona Finnegan finds all that she loves wrenched away from her. With nothing left to live for in London, she takes her younger brother Seamie to make a life in New York. Though she does so with great success, she never forgets the struggles she has endured, or her plot of revenge against the man she believes is responsible for the pain she has undergone. Though I was entertained by the story, I did find parts of it to be quite implausible. Fiona's hard life at the beginning of the novel certainly made sense, but after she leaves London, she seems to be granted her every wish. Even when she is initially denied some things, those who deny her seem to miraculously change their minds overnight. Additionally, it made little sense to me that the upper classes would be charmed by her naive ambition, though it was necessary for plot advancement. On the whole, I found it to be a charming story, with likable characters and a fluid plot (even with its holes). Fiona is the type of character one cannot help but be drawn to, and I found myself rooting for her the whole way through the novel. This is a good choice for those who love a bit of action with their historical romance, and are willing to suspend their disbelief a little.
    • 4/5
      Good book about a tea purveyor.
    • 5/5
      This book was amazing. It is truly epic, covering a timespan of over a decade and dozens of characters. It's a mystery, historical drama, and a romance. The characters are wonderfully real, and Fiona Finnegan, the heroine, is someone you can relate to and want as a best friend. There is a lot of tragedy, but as painful as it is, love triumphs in the end. We learn with Fiona that sheer stubbornness and faith can get you through anything.Upon re-read April 2011Definitely re-read-able. Overall, I agree with my original review. In comparison to the other two books in this trilogy, however, The Tea Rose is the weakest. Fiona is a little *too* perfect, and the villian is almost cartoonishly evil. Still really good, of course. I looooove the romance in this story. But The Winter Rose is probably my favorite.
    • 5/5
      While this story reminded me of Barbara Taylor Bradford's "A Woman of Substance", "The Tea Rose" is a wonderful story for a new generation. Jennifer Donnelly is an excellent writer and really brings her characters to life. I will admit to tearing up a few times over the course of the novel but that is what made the book so wonderful - I felt for Fiona and Joe, I wanted them to suceed and I wanted to see them win. This story has a "happily ever after" but it wasn't an easy voyage and it made for a great summer read. I felt like I knew the Finnegans and everyone in Whitechappel - the fact that they livedin 1890's is just ancillary!As soon as I finished, I immediately got book 2 of the triology. I see another few days of doing nothing but reading a head of me. It took me 2 vacation days to read all 500+ pages of of "The Tea Rose" and I enjoyed every single minute of it!
    • 4/5
      The first part of this book was slow going, but it got significantly better as it went. I ended up really enjoying the plot and the characters. The characters were very well developed and complex.
    • 3/5
      This book was pretty good although way too long. Fairly predictable, it reminded me of the epic books popular in the 70's. I felt it was rather 2 dimensional and was rather tired of it by the end.
    • 2/5
      I thought the book was overly long, formulaic, and totally predictable.
    • 5/5
      There are many words to describe this book: Marvelous. Spectacular. Epic. To name just a few.When I first started this book, I didn't think I'd end up loving it by the end. The pacing in the book was well done. It started up slow, but picked up by the end of part one and didn't let up.The book had many flaws: Historical liberties, the unrealistic careers of both Fiona and Joe. There were also times when I was very frustrated. A few times I thought, "If Fiona and Joe miss each other by a second one more time...!" But none of these reasons warranted me to like it any less.My favorite character was Nick, by far. I instantly loved him. He was clever, witty, full of life and - in my head - adorable.It's been a long while since a book has brought tears to my eyes and this book has done it twice. In one instance I had to put down the book to compose myself before continuing.The Tea Rose is an book of epic proportions, in every sense of the word. Taking place in the late 19th century in Whitechapel and New York, it has a host of unforgettable characters. With Donnelly's writing you can practically hear the characters talking in your head, accent and all.Whether I had to put the book down to clap, curse, or cry, this book made me feel. And I can't remember the last time a book did that.
    • 4/5
      This is the first book in a trilogy which includes The Winter Rose and The Wild Rose.This hefty novel tells the beautiful story of Fiona Finnegan, and the struggles of her family in 19th Centry East London. There are so many tragic things that happen to Fiona in such a short time, that one would think she just couldn't endure any more, but she does. She is a fighter and is determined not to stay "in a woman's place' as she overcomes her impoverished life to become an owner of several successful tea shops. This book reminds me so much of the successful Emma Harte series written by Barbara Taylor Bradford, beginning with [A Woman of Substance], one of my favorite books ever. I thought that this book was a very well written piece of historical fiction and I am looking forward to reading the other two books in the series.
    • 5/5
      this was really good!!wasn't expecting that good of a story.pleasantly surprised!!
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this novel; it reminded me of a David Copperfield type of story with a female protagonist. I like the mid to late 1800's as a time period for stories. I was disappointed to realize that the next book does not carry on with Fiona and Joe but moves on to other characters.
    • 4/5
      This one's quite lengthy at 756 pages, and yes, I think it could definitely have been trimmed down. But I liked it. I could complain a little: it's rather unrealistic in parts, portions are predictable or cliche', and it gets almost soap opera-ish at times. But I did -- I liked it. There are a lot of elements wrapped up in this monster of a book, & despite the predictability of the major plotline, it did manage to take me completely by surprise near the end (which now justifies to me the "sequel", of sorts). And so now that I've finished this whopper, I'm going to delve right into Donnelly's "The Winter Rose".
    • 4/5
      4.5 rating. I love the Victorian Era and this book lived up to my expectations and more. A coming of age story where a young girl is forced to act beyond her age in order to survive. I truly loved this book, granted at points it moved slow and I felt some parts would be better left out, I really did love it.
    • 4/5
      Oh, the melodrama! It's soaptastic! I'm usually a much more cynical chica but I have to admit that I loved this story. I rooted for Fiona & was worried and sad when things went from awry to totally off the rails for her. I cheered when things turned around & held my breath for the next catastrophe. Joe garnered my annoyance early on but I never got to full on hating him & have to admit that when he was missing from the story for long stretches, I was wondering & concerned about him. His major crime was having been hapless, naive & easily manipulated. He paid in deep dividends so I couldn't wish more ill on him. All in all, I was pulling for a "Happily Ever After" & I'm not usually one who pines for those. This was the first I've read of Jennifer Donnelly but she was able to pull me in & play me from beginning to end.

      For the most part, the rest of the cast of characters were very well drawn. I especially adored Nicholas (his father was a particularly nasty piece of work), Seamie, the Munroes & Uncle Michael. I didn't feel much investment in Will. He just felt like a temporary character (along with his family) meant to propel the plot. Like Fiona, I was dialing it in & just passing the time while Will was around. Millie wasn't well fleshed out & I didn't like her but I kept wondering why she was the way she was. Still, when she was gone, I was glad. All the characters tied to Burton & the union were okay but if I'm honest, I wasn't really into them much. They provided a particular counterpoint in the story but that aside, I didn't find them especially compelling. I thought the Ripper angle would factor in more but I don't mind that it didn't.

      This was not my usual historical fiction read but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was long, played some common tropes & strung out the starcrossed lovers theme to the point I thought it would break. And somehow, it all worked for me. I never stopped caring, kept turning the pages & hoping for the best. It's not deep or revelatory but it definitely engaged me. The setup for the next installment was handled deftly, so I'm looking forward to it & I enjoyed the preview of "The Winter Rose" in the paperback version I read. I recognized the mains quickly. I must say that I'm sorry it took me so long to read this one but I'm thrilled that I finally have.
    • 4/5
      This was a great book about a strong woman overcoming tough odds. I also LOVED the historical significance of a world I'm not that familiar with.