The best of modern British family saga

Enter a world where family is redefined, homes are crafted with love and personal narratives are rewritten with every turn of the page.

Former interior craftswoman turned author, Marianne Rosen, is rewriting family sagas for the 21st century. Gorgeous inherited homes. Outrageous multi-generational families. Captivating vulnerable heirs. All infused with a spirit of rebellion, adventure and healing.

Marianne Rosen stands in a beam of sunlight, surrounded by greenery, with the facade of old houses in the background.

You think your family is bad? Meet the Threlfalls of Riverdell.

We all know the joys and pains of family. Longing to fit in. Desperate to stand out.

Inspired by her rebellious literary idol, Mary Wesley, Marianne’s novels reflects a keen understanding of the human condition and an unswerving commitment to illuminate the raw, intimate reality of it.

Think Jane Austen meets Schitt’s Creek.

Saltburn without the body count.

The feuds, the fighting, the falling in and out of love. The messed up devotion of family and legacy.

“… has brought to life a sprawling, gorgeous home, rich with history and lives lived.”

— Lottie, Amazon review —

A captivating four-book family saga series.

This sweeping multi-generational story, rated 4.6/5 on Amazon, will capture your heart. Four friends, four books. Discover the astounding stories of Elsa, Beth, Rose and Kate as their youthful decisions create a daring backdrop for the futures of their descendants.

In the present day, meet restless Isabelle, stuck between duty and desire. Incorrigible Kit, vacillating between the loves of his life. Elusive Moth, determined to escape them all.

Above and behind them all, Riverdell, the gorgeous family home, resplendent on the banks of the river in Ludlow. Begin your journey through The Doors of Riverdell.

“…masterful in her portrayal of place and character…”

— Dr C E Harris —

Marianne’s passion for writing family and home centred stories stems from a life of working with beautiful homes and experiencing outrageous families.

As a certified journal coach she believes that understanding our own stories has a huge impact on how we live fulfilled lives. Encouraging the power to write and rewrite those narratives is integral to whole life happiness.

You can find out more about Marianne, as well as a range of products designed to help you live your best life, here…

Because life is stranger than fiction.

“…fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; truth isn’t …”

— Mark Twain —

Marianne Rosen's writing blends the world of modern family fiction with powerful tools for personal growth in our own lives.

Through her novels, transformative journals, blogs and emails, she harnesses the power of writing and rewriting our individual, family and social narratives.

Join Marianne on a bold exploration of legacy, rebellion, adventure and destiny.

Begin rewriting your story and join the Rewrite adventure today: A fortnightly dose of story-telling wisdom with three perspective-nudging prompts to get you rewriting your own.

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