Rebel Rose

Rebel Rose by Rosa Campbell Praed sweeps you into the glittering, dangerous salons of Victorian London where identity, power, and love collide. Mary Stuart Beaton, a descendant of Mary Queen of Scots known to society as the Pretendress, arrives in the capital seeking recognition of her family’s royal claims—and finds herself at the center of calculated social and political machinations. This richly drawn historical fiction and romance follows Mary as guardians, rivals, and a scorned society woman pull strings in a bid to shape her fate, while a powerful member of Parliament becomes an unexpected admirer. Praed explores themes of heritage and legitimacy, female agency, and the cost of ambition against a backdrop of Victorian etiquette and parliamentary intrigue. Mary’s quiet strength and moral clarity make her a formidable opponent to manipulators on both sides of the social divide, and the novel balances political maneuvering with tender, slow-burning romantic tension. Ideal for listeners who enjoy character-driven historical romance, sharp social satire, and immersive period atmospheres, Rebel Rose offers a compelling portrait of a heroine determined to define her own worth amid tumult and temptation.