The Wild Rose

In The Wild Rose, set in London in 1914 on the brink of World War I, Jennifer Donnelly continues her sweeping multigenerational saga. The story follows Willa Alden, a determined mountain climber grappling with her past after losing a leg during an expedition, and Seamus Finnegan, a polar explorer struggling with his own choices. As they navigate love, ambition, and the ever-changing world around them, new characters like the enigmatic Max von Brandt add intrigue to this richly detailed tale, culminating in a compelling conclusion to the trilogy.