Immortal Rose
On sale
18th August 2026
Price: £20
Genre
From Alexandra Bracken, the New York Times bestselling author of Lore, comes a stunningly original adult fantasy. Set in a sumptuous world ruled by magical perfume, this achingly romantic, slow-burn love story will shatter your heart and leave you breathless.
Members of the ancient Rosebourne family have a strange gift born of a fairy ancestor: the ability to infuse fragrance with magic capable of manipulating mind, body, and emotion.
When a shocking murder leaves the kingdom of Albion vulnerable to a coup, royal spymaster Hugh Thornton seeks the one person who can help: Viola Lockwood, the last living Rosebourne and secret heir to a fraught legacy.
Livid at the silver-eyed aristocrat who had her thrown in jail to force her compliance, Viola nevertheless comes to an agreement with him. In exchange for crafting Immortal Rose, the singular perfume capable of saving Albion, illegitimate Viola can seize the life – and fortune – that should have been hers.
As Hugh and Viola race to find the perfume’s lost fairy ingredient, hidden deep in Albion’s dark underbelly, neither can deny the scorching attraction building between them – especially as the attempts on Viola’s life grow increasingly brazen.
But a terrible truth lurks in the heart notes of their kingdom – and while every bargain has a cost, Immortal Rose may demand more than Hugh and Viola can ever pay.
“Sensuous and enthralling, Immortal Rose blooms. This is the magical Bridgerton I’ve been waiting for with a vibrant heroine, an exceptional world, and my favorite kind of love story – a dangerous one.” – Victoria Aveyard, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen
Filled with intoxicating romance that will flood your senses, IMMORTAL ROSE is the adult debut from no.1 New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken. Bracken has also published a number of brilliant titles for teen readers – read them now: LORE, PASSENGER, WAYFARER and THE DARKEST MINDS series.
Members of the ancient Rosebourne family have a strange gift born of a fairy ancestor: the ability to infuse fragrance with magic capable of manipulating mind, body, and emotion.
When a shocking murder leaves the kingdom of Albion vulnerable to a coup, royal spymaster Hugh Thornton seeks the one person who can help: Viola Lockwood, the last living Rosebourne and secret heir to a fraught legacy.
Livid at the silver-eyed aristocrat who had her thrown in jail to force her compliance, Viola nevertheless comes to an agreement with him. In exchange for crafting Immortal Rose, the singular perfume capable of saving Albion, illegitimate Viola can seize the life – and fortune – that should have been hers.
As Hugh and Viola race to find the perfume’s lost fairy ingredient, hidden deep in Albion’s dark underbelly, neither can deny the scorching attraction building between them – especially as the attempts on Viola’s life grow increasingly brazen.
But a terrible truth lurks in the heart notes of their kingdom – and while every bargain has a cost, Immortal Rose may demand more than Hugh and Viola can ever pay.
“Sensuous and enthralling, Immortal Rose blooms. This is the magical Bridgerton I’ve been waiting for with a vibrant heroine, an exceptional world, and my favorite kind of love story – a dangerous one.” – Victoria Aveyard, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen
Filled with intoxicating romance that will flood your senses, IMMORTAL ROSE is the adult debut from no.1 New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken. Bracken has also published a number of brilliant titles for teen readers – read them now: LORE, PASSENGER, WAYFARER and THE DARKEST MINDS series.
Reviews
Sensuous and enthralling, Immortal Rose blooms. This is the magical Bridgerton I've been waiting for with a vibrant heroine, an exceptional world, and my favourite kind of love story - a dangerous one.
Fresh and evocative, Immortal Rose delivers a vivid, redolent world with a captivating, slow-burn romance. I'll be thinking of Viola and Hugh each time I reach for my own perfume.
A perfumed aristocratic adventure layered with all of my favourite things - bargains with the enemy, slow burn romance, and fairy magic. Alexandra Bracken never lets you down!
Sign me up anytime for this brand of rich, superbly developed historical romantasy! Alexandra Bracken has created a breathtaking blend of magic, murder mystery, and spicy romance that kept me rushing through the pages. I need Part II now, please.
Immortal Rose is a decadent delight with gorgeous writing, lush world building, and magic on every page. The romance between the hero and heroine - who spar as exquisitely as they flirt - is one for the ages. Don't miss this beautiful, transportive tale.
Absolutely magnificent! As intoxicating as the finest perfume, Immortal Rose will fill your senses and linger with you. I couldn't put it down! I highly recommend this thrilling, gorgeous romantasy!
A sparkling fantasy world with a romance so intoxicating that I have not been able to get it out of my head! Immortal Rose is filled with mystery, charm, and the fresh magic we've come to know and love from Bracken. Effervescent, glittering, and utterly captivating, I cannot wait for more!
Lush, mysterious, and utterly transportive, Immortal Rose is a feast for fans of romantic fantasy. Alexandra Bracken weaves a world as alluring as the rarest perfume, pairing unique magic with a deliciously slow-burn romance that left me breathless.