The Emerald Necklace by Linda Rosen
TITLE INFORMATION
The Emerald Necklace
Linda Rosen
Black Rose Writing, 291 pages
9781685131906, 05.11.2023
Overall Rating = 4.42
Storyline & Concept = 4.25
Writing & Delivery = 4
Editorial = 5
In The Emerald Necklace, Rosalee Linoff is a not-so-typical grieving widow, mother, and grandmother. A talented sculptor, she is paralyzed by imposter syndrome. Although encouraged and supported by friends and experts in the field, her feelings are worsened by the arrival in the neighborhood of Fran Barish, a bestselling author. Not only is Fran successful, but she has an unusual and off-putting interest in Rosalee’s granddaughter, creating friction between the two women.
Author Linda Rosen takes the reader on a historical foray to the early 1970s in this well-researched novel. We are given insights into the main characters’ deepest emotions, a balance of honorable and flawed, making it difficult to decide which character to side with. The basic premise of the story is enhanced by the interweaving of actual locations and historic events into the plotline, such as the Women’s Strike for Equality. It also tackles difficult and timely subjects in a way that presents different points of view. The glimpse at the challenges and techniques of a sculptor was icing on the cake. Like her previous novel, Sisters of the Vine, this is an emotional read about love, loss, friendship, and perseverance.
Sublime Line: “Conflicts, hot topics, and the power of friendship are front and center in this engaging historical novel.”
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