"Romantic" Relationship With Ruskin
Although much speculation exists over when Ruskin "fell in love" with Rose, most critics maintain that she was between the ages of 14–18.
The author George MacDonald served as a go-between for Ruskin and Rose, and was their closest friend and advisor. Ruskin repeated his marriage proposal after Rose became legally free to decide for herself, but she still refused to commit to marriage because of religious differences.
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