Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate, she seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts. At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home and her family, for the young woman she loves.

First sentence: Like most people I lived for a long time with my mother and father.

Year

1991

Language

English

Publisher

Penguin Random House

Editions

33

Reader rating

3.6 / 5 (11)

Pages

240

ISBN

9781409088561

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