The Lemon Orchard

A Novel

By: Luanne Rice

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Paperback | 27 May 2014 | Edition Number 1

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306 Pages

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18+

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An emotionally resonant novel from New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice, THE LEMON ORCHARD is an unexpected love story between two people from seemingly different worlds

A heartrending, timely love story of two people from seemingly different worlds-at once dramatic and romantic

Luanne Rice is the beloved author of twenty-two New York Times bestsellers. In The Lemon Orchard, one of her most moving and accomplished works yet, Rice gives us an affirming story about the redemptive power of compassion, set in the sea- and citrus-scented air of the breathtaking Santa Monica Mountains.

It's been five years since Julia's daughter died. When she arrives to housesit at her uncle's home in Malibu, she longs only for peace. But to her surprise, Julia becomes drawn to Roberto, the handsome man from Mexico who oversees the lemon orchard. When Roberto reveals his own heartbreak, Julia recognizes his pain, but their stories have one striking difference- Roberto's daughter was lost-and never found. What ensues is a page-turning search across the U.S. and Mexican border and a captivating novel of love, both enduring and unexpected.

Industry Reviews

Praise for THE LEMON ORCHARD Entrancing. "People" (***) "Rice here takes her signature themes of family and loss into the difficult and enigmatic landscape of illegal immigration to powerful effect . . . . Lovely and compelling, with quiet yet brave social commentary that enhances the book s impact." "Kirkus" Trust Rice ("Little Night," 2012), known for fiction that explores the power of family, to find the humanity in illegal immigration, a topic too often relegated to rhetoric and statistics. . . . An unexpected plot turn will leave readers begging for a sequel. "Booklist" "Rice s fans will appreciate the evocative setting and unconventional romance, as well as the harrowing . . . depictions of border crossing and the fascinating parallels drawn between Julia s research interests (she studies the Irish who arrived in America over a century ago) and modern-day Mexican immigrants." "Publishers Weekly""

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