In "Watching the Roses: The Egerton Hall Novels, Volume Two" by Adèle Geras, the story unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, focusing on the lives of the characters connected to Egerton Hall. As the war disrupts their familiar lives, relationships are tested and strengthened through trials and tribulations. The protagonists navigate themes of love, loss, and resilience, with the beauty of the surrounding gardens symbolizing hope and renewal. Amidst the chaos, the bonds formed during this turbulent period offer solace, reminding them that even in dark times, life continues to blossom in unexpected ways. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Egerton Hall Novels .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 192 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2005 by Clarion Books .