I have really enjoyed reading about Eliza, Soyfa, and Varinka. I enjoyed reading all 3 stories about the Woolsey family. Thanks for bringing to life the women during these times of war. They are a true inspiration for us today.

This book would have been better concentrating on one character rather than three. The connection between the characters seemed contrived. The characterization of Ferriday should have been expanded. The part on her was interesting but too short. Thanks.

Pretty good

I loved this book so much I had a hard time putting it down. I knew little about the Bolshevik revolution other than the tsar was overthrown and the Reds came into power. I learned a lot in this book and understand a little more about what the Russian people went through.

Loved, couldn’t put down. I had already read Lilac Girls and cannot wait for Martha Hall Kelly’s next book. Highly recommend - I got lost in the culture and time, on an amazing journey back in time.

Just buy new roses. (duh)

Lost Roses is a prequel to the wonderful Lilac Girls. Both are historical fiction novels by Martha Hall Kelly. Lost Roses centers on three very different women during the Russian Revolution and the First World War. These women are from different countries and have vastly different backgrounds but their lives become intertwined. You see excess wealth and devastating poverty. You travel the globe from the United State to Russia to Europe. I felt like a time traveler witnessing this time from three very different perspectives. I think you will enjoy the travels as much as I did. Then if you have not read Lilac Girls, I suggest you read it to see how someone from the next generation experiences the next World War. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy from netgalley. It did not influence my review since I already loved this author and Lilac Girls.