The Orchard of Tears
Sax Rohmer
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
The Orchard of Tears by Sax Rohmer is about a painter, Don, who takes a young girl under his wing as an apprentice. Rohmer writes about the sereneness of the countryside, deep questions of philosophy and existence, and stirring romance. Excerpt: "It was high noon of a perfect summer's day. Beneath green sun blinds, upon the terrace overlooking the lawns, Paul Mario, having finished his lunch, lay back against the cushions of a white deck chair and studied the prospect…"