Roses and Rue is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1800s in the American West. It follows the story of two young women, Rose and Rue, who are both trying to make their way in a world that is hostile to them. Rose is a young Native American woman who is trying to find her place in a white world, while Rue is a young white woman who is trying to find her place in a Native American world. As they struggle to find their place in the world, they must also face the challenges of racism, sexism, and poverty. Along the way, they form an unlikely friendship that helps them to survive and thrive in a world that is often hostile to them.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction · 17 chapters