"Two women, one living in present day Massachusetts and another in Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House soon after the Civil War, overcome their own personal demons and search for a place to belong"--Publisher marketing.
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The Orchard House by Heidi Chiavaroli is a fascinating historical novel. It is a dual timeline story. Taylor and Victoria are estranged sisters. Victoria betrayed Taylor�s trust which caused Taylor to run away and not communicate with her family for the last sixteen years. Taylor learns that her adoptive mother has cancer and returns home. This is a chance to reconnect with her family and heal old wounds. In 1865, Johanna Suhre has been corresponding with Louisa May Alcott regarding her brother, John who was nursed by the author. Johanna wants to spread her wings and gets the offer to tend the Alcott house while Louisa travels as a companion to Europe. At Orchard House, Johanna meets Nathan Bancroft. She falls in love with the charming man, and they marry. Unfortunately, Johanna soon learns that there is another side to her husband. I like how these two-story lines tied together. I thought The Orchard House was well-written with developed characters. The book has gentle pacing which suits the story. Louisa May Alcott along with her family, her writings, and Orchard House are prominently featured in past and present. I could tell that that the author did her research for this novel as the historical information shined. I enjoyed learning more about Louisa Mae Alcott and Orchard House. Heidi Chivaroli captured Louisa May Alcott. The author tackled difficult topics in this time-slip novel. Domestic abuse, insecurities regarding self-worth, feelings of not belonging, betrayal, and a cancer diagnose, and treatment are some of the topics in the book. Two sisters must find a way to overcome the past to become close again while dealing with betrayal and abuse. Faith and God is woven into the story as well. Our characters go through some challenging times which draws them closer to each other and God. The Orchard House is an engaging novel with a satisfying ending. We see the importance of communication, forgiveness, faith, and to never give up hope. Johanna and Louisa as well as Taylor and Victoria shared a connection. The women may not always agree with each other, but they knew they could count on each other. I like how we get to know Louisa and Johanna through letters. It breaks up the dialogue and gives the novel another layer. The Orchard House is a captivating time-slip novel with squabbling sisters, a heartless husband, long letters, an affluent author, an infirm mother, unflagging faith, and a faithful family.
