Flowers from the Storm
The brilliant, dissolute Duke of Jervaulx is struck down and confined to an asylum, unable to speak clearly. Quaker Maddy Timms is the only one who sees the man inside, and she risks everything to help him. A celebrated, emotional historical romance set in 1820s England.
About This Book
Flowers from the Storm is a historical romance novel by Laura Kinsale, first published in 2003 by Avon. It runs 560 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 560 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A brilliant but dissolute duke, confined to an asylum and unable to communicate, finds an unlikely lifeline in a devoted Quaker woman.
- Historical romance readers
- Fans of emotional character-driven stories
- Intense
- Features Opposites Attract
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for lighthearted or comedic romances
- Lack of specific information on ending and heat level
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Uneven due to the Duke's confinement and physical/communicative limitations.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
The brilliant, dissolute Duke of Jervaulx is struck down and confined to an asylum, unable to speak clearly. Quaker Maddy Timms is the only one who sees the man inside, and she risks everything to help him.
Central Conflict
The Duke's confinement and loss of communication ability, combined with the societal and personal risks Maddy faces to assist him.
Setting
1820s England
Strengths
- Clear, evocative premise
- Distinct character archetypes (Duke and Quaker)
Consider before reading
- Lack of specific information on ending and heat level
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Laura Kinsale
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon
- Length
- 560 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780380761326
- ISBN-10
- 0380761327
Flowers from the Storm: quick answers
- Who wrote Flowers from the Storm?
- Flowers from the Storm was written by Laura Kinsale.
- When was Flowers from the Storm published?
- Flowers from the Storm was first published in 2003 by Avon.
- What genre is Flowers from the Storm?
- Flowers from the Storm is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract, slow burn.
- How many pages is Flowers from the Storm?
- Flowers from the Storm is 560 pages long.
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