The Apple Orchard

Written by Susan Wiggs

Narrated by Christina Traister

“Sometimes you stumble across a treasure when you’re looking for something else entirely.”

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs brings readers to the lush abundance of Sonoma County in a novel of sisters, friendship, and how memories are woven like a spell around us.

Tess Delaney makes a living restoring stolen treasures to their rightful owners. People like Annelise Winther, who refuses to sell her long-gone mother’s beloved necklace—despite Tess’s advice. To Annelise, the jewel’s value is in its memories.

But Tess’s own history is filled with gaps: a father she never met, a mother who spent more time traveling than with her daughter. So Tess is shocked when she discovers the grandfather she never knew is in a coma. And that she has been named in his will to inherit half of Bella Vista, a hundred-acre apple orchard in the magical Sonoma town called Archangel.

The rest is willed to Isabel Johansen. A half sister she’s never heard of.

Against the rich landscape of Bella Vista, Tess begins to discover a world filled with the simple pleasures of food and family, of the warm earth beneath her bare feet. A world where family comes first and the roots of history run deep. A place where falling in love is not only possible, but inevitable.

And in a season filled with new experiences, Tess begins to see the truth in something Annelise once told her: if you don’t believe memories are worth more than money, then perhaps you’ve not made the right kind of memories.

From one of America’s most beloved writers, The Apple Orchard is a story of family ties—both old and new—and of the moments that connect our hearts.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Apr 30, 2013
• ISBN: 9781455837137

Susan Wiggs

Susan Wiggs's life is all about family, friends, and fiction. She lives on an island in Puget Sound, and commutes to her writers' group in a motorboat. She is an international bestselling author, and her books have appeared in the #1 spot on the NYT bestseller list. The Apple Orchard has been made into a film, with others in production. Susan loves hiking, skiing, and surfing, but her favorite sport is reading a book.

Reviews for The Apple Orchard

[Helen E Ryan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very good book. I look forward to more Wiggs books. Did not like Dominick’s voice or way he spoke.

[S Brandy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A real treat. Lovely, moving story, beautifully read - better than chocolate cake

[Angel White · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely adored this heartwarming story. The narrator was a pleasure to listen to and made me want to keep listening. The story itself was just what I needed this week.

[Peggy Howard · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best books that I have had the pleasure of hearing.

[jbarr5 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs A really super book to me is one that talks of travel, food and the art of working with ones hands. This book has that and more.The book starts out with the oldest of the family, Magnus Johnasen runs the apple orchard, Belle Vista in his 80's on the tree ladder when he gets a call on his cell...Love that there are recipes in this book. Love the nature and especially trees as I come from a family of nursery men.Tess Delaney works for an auction house in CA and she finds and restores and returns items to their rightful owners.Love hearing about all the travel in this book to places I've never been.Dominic Rossi a single dad runs the vineyard among other jobs.Love hearing details of the traditions to honor those in need. Also the chapters are in the present time but go back so you learn of who the people really are as they themselves grew up.Love how the apple orchard brings this whole book together and what it stands for.There are so many other treasures in the book, priceless!Love that this is just #1 in a new series!