Wild Rose
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Wild Rose, Jennifer Merschdorf’s debut novel, will forever alter your beliefs of what happens after someone dies.
The year is 2021 when Julia, alone and grieving, purchases an abandoned hotel named Wild Rose. After an unspeakable tragedy, Julia throws her soul into renovating the hotel and uncovers its mysterious secrets.
Over 175 years, three women perish within the luxurious Wild Rose hotel. Each finding their ghosts trapped within its walls by their own secrets. Through the decades they watch the living and witness their sins, never seen or heard. Until Julia steps through the doors.
As Julia brings light into the deserted hotel, she learns that she is the only person that can see the trapped spirits. For the first time a living person can see these three women born a century apart from each other, together.
Can Julia free these three tortured souls from eternal imprisonment? Time may tell.
20% of Sales profit
will be donated to Young Survival Coalition to support young adults affected by breast cancer
“Wild Rose is a compelling and poignant novel. First time author Jennifer Merschdorf brings the reader into the psyche of the main character, Julia, a woman who loves fiercely and must now find meaning in life as she navigates the painful task of grieving. The reader quickly relates to all four female characters in their struggle, sadness, and disappointments, buttressed by the support, love and understanding of other women. This is a must-read novel that captures what strength and courage look like for women, no matter the time period.”
- Rachel Ember, President of Leading Edge Corporate Consultants
“Wild Rose is an engrossing read that aptly captures both the reality - and surreality - of death. As Jennifer Merschdorf moves through decades in time, she reminds the reader how, in supporting others amid their disappointments, we can find our own joy. Be sure to check out - and into - the ‘Wild Rose.’”
- Abby Livingston, Political Writer
THe Author
Jennifer Merschdorf has dedicated her professional life to strengthening nonprofits that benefit both people and the planet. Currently, she is the Chief Executive Officer of the Young Survival Coalition (YSC), which supports young adults affected by breast cancer.
Jennifer, along with her husband, has had the honor of restoring old homes for the past sixteen years in both upstate New York and Connecticut. She deeply believes in the power of old houses and their significance in understanding our past and future.
Wild Rose is Jennifer's first published novel. After her mother died in 2020, she felt compelled to tell a story exploring what might happen after someone dies.
Thank You
Thank you to the following incredible people who supported the publishing of Wild Rose.
Wild Rose Admirers
Tammie Belshe, Christopher Clinton Conway, MJ DeCoteau, Rachel Ember, Fran Freeman, Robert and Jackie Gentile, Shlomi Gian, Nicole Granucci, Carley Hackney, Christy Hackney, Patti Jewell, Alex and Ian Keldin, Carmen Maldonado and James Shipp, Kate McGough, Rocio and John McKenna, Robert Muldoon, Peg and Ron O’Neil, Dr. Ruth Oratz, Felisa Palagi, Jodie Poletiek, Lily Rego, Gerard Roth, Kathryn Swift, Linda Tosti, Desiree Walker, Kristin and Jeffrey Westbrook, Jennifer Wong
Wild Rose True Believers
Jeffrey T. Gannon, Amy Rothstein Hovey and Todd Hovey, Valerie Libert and Michael Lennon, Stacy Lewis, Paul Merschdorf, Joseph Paul Merschdorf, Daniella Maaze Merschdorf, Diana Del Castillo and James Narron, Helen Pfister and Matt Corpuel
Wild Rose Friends
Mary Ajango, Yusef Bulos and John Genke, Fred and Barbara Bunger, Pam and Whitney Burr, Amanda Carpowich, Roger and Bettina Cockroff, Richard Brown and Colin Vu, Denise Conroy, Kerry Easton, Alan and Eileen Forster, Jeff and Myra Gantman, Stephen Girasulo, Simone Grapini-Goodman, Kara Green, John Hennessy, Liz Hogan, Lorraine and Mark Hutchinson, Yasemin Jones, Eric Koester, Terri Konen, Amy Laskowitz, John and Carol Lettko, Linda and Richard Merschdorf, Casey O’Brien, Jim and Wilma Pedley, Michael and Sandra Pedley, Tom and Darlene Pedley, Kerry Rice, Dr. Judy Salerno, Patricia Schuffenhauer, Victoria Steiner, Kristie Williams, Erin Young
