"Orphaned Rosalind grows up in a family boarding house, where her daily joys and obstacles may seem insignificant at first glance. But when she meets the mysterious and driven Cathy, her life turns into a fascinating spectacle. Divorce, secrets of the past and dreams of the future are intertwined in this unpredictable "The Thistle and the Rose" is a book that tells about true friendship, inner strength and the importance of self-belief. The author Amy Walton provokes readers to think about their own values and dreams through the paths of the heroines, who turn out to be stronger than they seemed.