Five Quarters Of The Orange by Joanne Harris
Set in a small French village during and after World War II, the story follows Framboise Dartigen, who returns to her childhood home under a new identity to escape her past. As she restores her family's old farmhouse and opens a creperie, Framboise delves into her mother's scrapbook, uncovering memories of a tumultuous summer marked by her mother's mysterious illness, a forbidden friendship with a German soldier, and a tragic event that changed their lives forever. The narrative weaves between past and present, exploring themes of memory, guilt, and the complexities of family relationships.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-340
- Original Language
- English
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Five Quarters of the Orange
- Пять четвертинок апельсина
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 43rd on 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman (United Kingdom) (Guardian)