The Orchardist
2012 novel by Amanda Coplin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Orchardist (2012) is a novel by American author Amanda Coplin set in the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century.
First edition | |
| Author | Amanda Coplin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-218852-6 |
| OCLC | 898064848 |
Synopsis
Haunted by the disappearance of his younger sister forty years earlier, William Talmadge has taken refuge in the careful tending of his isolated apple orchard. His solitary life is shared only with the local midwife, Caroline Middey, and Clee, a Nez Perce horseman and childhood friend. Then two half-wild, starving and very pregnant teen-aged girls arrive. They are Jane and Della, sisters who have escaped the abuse of a brothel and its proprietor Michaelsen. Curious, but respectful of their wariness, Talmadge patiently cultivates their trust and creates a haven for them among his trees. A series of tragedies leaves Jane's baby daughter, Angelene, in Talmadge's care and sets Della on a lifelong journey to reconcile her own demons.
Reception
On Book Marks, from eight critics: eight "rave".[1] Culture Critic assessed critical response as an aggregated score of 96%.[2] On the November/December 2012 issue of Bookmarks, the novel was scored four out of five stars. The magazine's critical summary reads: "A powerful and disturbing debut, The Orchardist is, critics hope, the harbinger of even better Coplin works to come".[3]
Awards
- 2013 American Book Award[4]
- 2013 Washington State Book Award for Fiction[5]
- 2012 Barnes & Noble Discover Award[6]
Bibliography
- Amanda Coplin (21 August 2012). The Orchardist. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-218852-6.
References
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