The Rose of Jericho is a book written by Ruth Holt Boucicault. It is a historical fiction novel that takes place in the 19th century. The story revolves around a young woman named Rose who is forced to leave her home in Ireland and move to America to escape the potato famine. She lands in New Orleans and is taken in by a wealthy family, the Deverauxs. Rose quickly becomes a beloved member of the Deveraux household and falls in love with their son,...