The Denniston Rose

By Jenny Pattrick

Book Overview

The bleak coal-mining settlement of Denniston, isolated high on a plateau above New Zealand's West Coast, is a place that makes or breaks those who live there. At the time of this novel - the 1880s -... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1869415612
• ISBN13: 9781869415617
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Random House, New Zealand
• Length: 365 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Denniston Rose

I just scored this book from a used book store and read it cover to cover in one day. I was visiting a copper mine in Kennicott, Alaska and took this book with me, forgetting that it is all about mines. Once I started reading it, it was more vivid for me being at an old mining settlement. The author really brings out the individual personalities of those at the Denniston Mine. Rose' personality and spirit is infectious and you keep hoping throughout the book that she comes out on top. The insert in the book says that there is a sequel in the works...I'm hoping to find this soon, if completed, if not, hopefully it will be out soon!

Fantastic Book about life & coal mining

This is a fantastic book about life in New Zealand in the 19th century and the hardships that surrounded the community of Denison. This book is sharp witted and endearing. The character Rose gets under your skin.