Meadow Brook
Jul 2026 · Wildside Press LLC
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In the rolling hills of New England, young Rosa Lee grows up on a bustling farm, surrounded by siblings, stern grandmothers, and the ever-present murmur of the meadow brook. Her days are filled with simple joys: building play-houses under the thorn-apple tree, racing sleds down snowy slopes, and spinning verses when she should be studying. But beneath the idyllic surface, Rosa grapples with feelings of ugliness and neglect, convinced that her mother's love is reserved for prettier, more obedient children.
When a fever sweeps through the household, Rosa's world is upended. As she lies delirious, her family's deep affection is laid bare, yet tragedy strikes too close to home, leaving a permanent shadow. Through convalescence and the slow return to normalcy, Rosa discovers that love can be fierce and forgiving, even when it's unspoken.
With the arrival of city relatives at Thanksgiving, the farm becomes a stage for clashing temperaments and long-buried resentments. Amid snowball fights and stolen glances, Rosa begins to see the complexities of adult life and her own place within it. This tender, semi-autobiographical portrait of 19th-century girlhood captures the bittersweet path from childhood longing to a quiet, hard-won sense of belonging.
In the rolling hills of New England, young Rosa Lee grows up on a bustling farm, surrounded by siblings, stern grandmothers, and the ever-present murmur of the meadow brook. Her days are filled with simple joys: building play-houses under the thorn-apple tree, racing sleds down snowy slopes, and ...
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