The Rose of Washington Square: A Novel of Rose O’Neill, Creator of the Kewpie Doll

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The inspiring story of an unforgettable woman who dared to defy the conventions of her time. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Chiaverini, Marie Benedict, and Allison Pataki.

“Rose O’Neill was a trailblazer, and her life is a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of impossible odds.” —Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of the The Kitchen House

Self-taught artist Rose O’Neill leaves the Midwest for New York in 1893, determined to become an illustrator in a field dominated by males. Mindful of her duty to the impoverished family she left behind, Rose’s obligations require her to yield to the men who hold the reins of her career; as well as the men she grows to love.

Yet despite every obstacle facing her, she excels at her craft, eventually designing a new character, the Kewpie. Her creation explodes into a phenomenon, but Rose’s disenchantment with the status quo fosters new ambitions. She must decide whether to remain within the boundaries dictated for her, or risk everything she’s gained to pursue the creative and personal passions that ignite her soul.

With grit and tenacity, Rose O’Neill blazed a never to be forgotten path as artist, writer, suffragist, and philanthropist during the turbulent times of the early 20th century.

Honors:
Missouri Writers Guild Show Me Your Best Award – Winner
Goethe Award for Late Historical Fiction – Finalist
Reader’s Choice Book Awards – Finalist
Literary Titan – Gold Book Award
Historical Fiction Company – 5-Star Highly Recommended Award
Historical Fiction Company – Honorable Mention for Biographical Historical Fiction

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evergreen Tree Press, LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 391 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1732387699
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732387690
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.98 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #298,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #359 in Biographical Historical Fiction #1,426 in Women’s Adventure Fiction (Books) #3,028 in Family Saga Fiction
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