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Institut Le Rosey, lionized as the "School of Kings," is one of the oldest boarding schools in Switzerland. Current Le Rosey students are named Roseans (Roséens).
In THE OLD ROSEANS—a mystery thriller based on an original tv pilot of the same name—alumni from Le Rosey enter Syria searching for a war criminal.
Young adults and older could appreciate this story with a solid female lead, especially anyone who has experienced being a boarding school student.
Comparative characters can be found within—
THE CROWN.
THE CROWN, created and principally written by Peter Morgan, is a historical drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television are the production companies of this multi-season television series for Netflix.
TOMMY
PRESS SECRETARY FOR KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Sir Alan "Tommy" Lascelles (D. Van Buren's favorite character) —recreated by Pip Torrens, is the Press secretary for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. One of his core competencies is the role of a fixer. As a man who pays strict adherence to the royal family tradition, there isn’t anything Tommy won’t do to defend THE CROWN.
WHO IS TOMMY'S COMPARATIVE CHARACTER IN THE OLD ROSEANS?
Tommy's comparative character in THE OLD ROSEANS is Sebastian Hartmann—grandson of Erich Hartmann—the most successful fighter pilot in the history of aviation warfare.
THE CROWN: SEASON 1, EPISODE 2
QUEEN MARY OF TECK
At the end of Episode 2 in Season 1 (D. Van Buren's favorite scene), Queen Mary of Teck—kneeling and bowing to Queen Elizabeth II—acknowledges an unofficial transfer of power.
THE UNENDING STARE
The electrifying setting fades to black amid an unending stare between grandmother and granddaughter.
WHO IS QUEEN MARY'S COMPARATIVE CHARACTER IN THE OLD ROSEANS?
Queen Mary's comparative character in THE OLD ROSEANS is princess Edith of Prussia—a direct decedent of Wilhelm II, the last Emperor of Germany.
MORE ABOUT
THE OLD ROSEANS
Le Rosey is a private boarding school near Lake Geneva in Rolle, Switzerland. Since its 1880 founding at the fourteenth-century Château du Rosey, the school has become one of the most prestigious academic institutes known worldwide.
Against a backdrop that flawlessly envelopes the wondrous beauty and magnificence of the Swiss Alps, this story trails the extraordinary lives of a group of former Le Rosey classmates.
They are affectionately known as Old Roseans (Anciens Roséens).
Their intricate world, riddled with bonds and profoundly ingrained deception, carries dark secrets. One that could destroy them all involves an individual the International Criminal Court wants for horrific war crimes.
"Do you trust me?"
"I'm in love with you,"
"Then believe in me..."
Les Anciens Roséens
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BIO
The Author
D. Van Buren is a United States Marine Corps veteran who advocates for domestic violence awareness. While attending the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center known as Twenty-Nine Palms, Van Buren became interested in creating film and television content. Besides writing, he enjoys tennis, video games, traveling, and reading. One of his favorite books is To Catch a King, written by Jack Higgins. The Old Roseans (Les Anciens Roséens) will be his first publication.
COMBAT AIRCRAFT PHOTO:
U.S. Marines conduct a new expeditionary landing demonstration on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California.
PHOTOGRAPHER:
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leilani Cervantes.
DISCLAIMER:
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
FAQ
Helpful Information
WHAT DOES "LES ANCIENS ROSÉENS" MEAN?
"LES ANCIENS ROSÉENS" is the French translation of "THE OLD ROSEANS"
IS “THE OLD ROSEANS” AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OR MEMOIR?
“THE OLD ROSEANS" is a debut mystery thriller that's based on a TV Pilot for a future television series.
WILL D. VAN BUREN WRITE AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OR MEMOIR AND IF SO WHEN?
D. Van Buren will write a memoir. The publication date is unknown.
HOW TO RESERVE A COPY OF "THE OLD ROSEANS"?
THE OLD ROSEANS is available for online orders almost everywhere books are sold.
WHEN'S THE MOVIE COMING OUT?
TBA (to be announced)—in the meantime, the book (based on a television pilot) draws attention to the next generation of women leaders.
A portion of the book's proceeds will go to nonprofit organizations devoted to eliminating violence against women.
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