Orphan of the Olive Tree
Book description
AN HONOREE OF THE B.R.A.G.G. MEDALLION!
A Novel of Dark Secrets and Enduring Love in Medieval Italy
A blood oath, a dreadful curse, and the evil eye. A dark family secret that will shatter lives and the woman who must risk everything to keep it buried.
From two neighbouring villas…
Why read it?
1 author picked Orphan of the Olive Tree as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Ms. Patzer’s writing is lilting and emotional in its building of character and setting in old Italy. You’ll feel you are right there as a young woman struggles with her mysterious past, a forbidden love, and the cruel superstitions that stand in her way. I rooted for Olivia, who has no idea what danger her very birth has caused.
I fell in love with the atmosphere and plot. Also, the different setting not normally seen in most historicals: 13th century Tuscany. I could taste the food, smell the aromas, and see the sweeping countryside. The life in a convent…
From Diane's list on courageous women in authentic historical settings.
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