Veronica by Johanna Spyri, Fiction, Historical

Set against a backdrop of winter's harshness, the narrative unfolds between a woman and a child mourning the absence of the child's mother. The woman attempts to comfort the girl by promising something pretty, but the child's desire for a rose—a cherished keepsake from her mother—reveals deeper themes of loss and longing. The mention of the "Fortune rose" hints at a significant connection to the child's mother, highlighting the emotional weight of memory and the comfort found in treasured objects.