 Front cover by Avon Book | |
| Author | Kathleen E. Woodiwiss |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical romance |
| Published | April 1972, Avon |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & paperback) |
| Followed by | The Kiss (short story) |
The Flame and the Flower (published 1972) is the debut work of romance novelist Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. The first modern "bodice ripper" romance novel, the book revolutionized the historical romance genre. It was also the first full-length romance novel to be published first in paperback rather than hardback.