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A review by debs4jc
The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs
3.0
At the heart of this story is the journey that the main character, Tess, takes as a sudden revelation about her family jerks her out of her workaholic world as an authenticator of art and antique treasures. That revelation comes from Dominic, a handsome banker who tells her that her grandfather is close to death after an accident and that she stands in line to inherit his estate. Tess didn't know she had a grandfather - at least on this one, as her mother never told her anything about her father. So, fresh on the heels of a panic attack, she decides going to visit his estate--an apple orchard--and finding out more would be good for her. As Tess discovers family that she never knew she had, she discovers things about herself and about life. And she also discovers the secret behind a long lost family heirloom.
This book had a great balance between the relationships of the characters, their personal issues, and a suspenseful plot about a priceless treasure that needs to be discovered. I found myself thinking about the characters and their problems even when I wasn't reading it - a sign that the author has made them very real. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys books that deal with the value and issues of family relationships.
At the end I wanted to learn more about Tess's sister and hear her story--which of course set this up nicely for a sequel.
This book had a great balance between the relationships of the characters, their personal issues, and a suspenseful plot about a priceless treasure that needs to be discovered. I found myself thinking about the characters and their problems even when I wasn't reading it - a sign that the author has made them very real. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys books that deal with the value and issues of family relationships.
At the end I wanted to learn more about Tess's sister and hear her story--which of course set this up nicely for a sequel.