The Flame and the Flower, written by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, is a groundbreaking historical romance novel that helped popularize the genre. Set in 18th-century England and America, it tells the story of Heather Simmons, a young Englishwoman who finds herself entangled in a passionate love affair with the dashing Captain Brandon Birmingham. Woodiwiss' vivid prose and complex characters make The Flame and the Flower a timeless classic in the world of historical romance.
