Review: A study on human nature
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2013
I typically don't enjoy romance novels but in Orphan of the Olive Tree, the romance almost seems secondary.  In my opinion, the true story is about human nature and how superstition, malicious gossip, old wives tales and jealousy affects not only a family but an entire society.  The storyline is complete with complex, fully-developed characters ... each could be the focus of an entire novel ... they were that interesting.  The drama takes some unexpected twists and turns, making the book hard to put down.  In the end, all threads are nicely tied up and every issue is resolved.  I didn't want to say goodbye to these people ... I loved being a "fly on the wall" to their lives.  Anyone who loves historical fiction will love this book!