The Lemon Orchard

from CandyH

The lemon orchard is the story of Julia and her coming to terms with the death of her daughter and husband in a vehicle accident. Helping her deal with this is Roberto, an undocumented worker in California. Roberto is dealing with the loss of his daugher and Julia helps him find her once again. T...

from Smits

A good read. What I found most interesting was the story of Roberto crossing illegally into the US from Mexico with his six year old daughter , Rosa. it was interesting to learn how these poor Mexican people risk their lives hoping for a better life in the US only to maybe die in the crossing.

from landslide

*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* Luanne Rice is an author that has various books published in Portugal and I was curious to read something written by her, so I requested "The Lemon Orchard" on NetGalley and I was fortunate to have been approved. The story beg...

from ENJOYBKZ

Highly recommend this novel! The characters are compassionate and empathetic. I could not put this novel down. A beautiful, uplifting story!! One of her best!!

from SilversReviews

California, Mexico, a lemon orchard, an estate owner, and a special Mexican worker in the lemon orchard. Roberto, a worker in the lemon orchard, and Julia, the niece of the owner of the lemon orchard had one thing in common, and they were drawn to each other. Julia and Roberto had both lost child...