Review: A beautiful story of passion and betrayals
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 7, 2013
"Orphan on the Olive Tree" gripped me from the very beginning, taking me to the 15th century Italian countryside in the most natural fashion, as though I had always been there, washing clothes with the women of the small town down, gossiping and seeking for means to make pregnancy happen.This story unfolded slowly and beautifully, at the exactly right pace, taking me along the complicated ride of rivalry and friendship, of unbecoming jealousy of some and the beautiful loyalty of the others, of young men and women full of passion and desires that had nothing to do with the intentions of their parents or the ancient vows.It was the most enjoyable read, full of the sense of time and place, giving me what I love most about historical fiction -  a great story to enjoy while learning something fascinatingly new along the way. The background showed a deep research and a cultural understanding, while the story-line flowed perfectly, never slacking or leaving the reader in the dark, with the characters, good or evil, being delightfully alive, bringing the story forward, living it!I recommend this book highly!