I’m looking for a slim paperback, probably from the late 1970s early 1980s, possibly from one of the Scholastic book fairs. It was about a princess, I think secluded in some castle, and I recall it being a romance. A rose featured prominently in the story, and the most specific part of the book that I recall was that there was a song included in the back of the book, in sheet music for the piano, that was about the rose. I remember trying to play the song on the piano as a child…I believe that there were only a few illustrations, and those were in pen / ink…not colored. Thanks for any help!
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This is THE TREASURE IS THE ROSE by Julia Cunningham. The sheet music included is “Ariane’s Song”. The main character is Ariane who has been widowed and is trying to financially maintain the small castle/keep. Three thieves show up, and hearing rumors of a hidden treasure, threaten Ariane. I believe one of the thieves ends up falling for Ariane.
“The Treasure is the Rose” by Julia Cunningham. Pretty sure this is what you remember although the lady isn’t a princess she does live in a castle.
Thank you!!! That is the book….it has been so many years that I have wondered about it and wanted to re-read it. This site is a great resource, thanks for the help.