The Loves of the Roses: The Tale of the White Rose or the Story of Canace (1836)

The Loves of the Roses is a novel written by Richard Whiffin and published in 1836. The book tells the story of two sisters, Canace and Althea, who are both in love with the same man, the handsome and charismatic Prince Florimel. Canace is the younger sister and is deeply in love with Florimel, but he only has eyes for Althea. Despite her heartbreak, Canace remains devoted to her sister and tries to help her win Florimel's heart.As the story unfolds, we learn more about the complex relationships between the characters, including the jealous Queen Nera, who is determined to keep Florimel away from Althea. We also meet other members of the royal court, including the scheming Lord Grimbald and the kind-hearted Lady Rosamund.Throughout the book, Whiffin weaves together themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and redemption. The novel is filled with lush descriptions of gardens and flowers, particularly roses, which are a recurring motif throughout the story. The Loves of the Roses is a classic tale of romantic love and the power of forgiveness, set against a backdrop of royal intrigue and political machinations.In Four Parts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.