The Excellent Lombards
Jane Hamilton
This is
a heartwarming tale about Mary Francis “Frankie” Lombard, her
brother William and the rest of the Lombard clan. The story is set
on the apple orchard in Wisconsin, owned by the family. In it,
Frankie recounts the young lives and adventures she and her brother
have had on the farm. It's full of fun and well observed characters
and gives a wonderful view of the changes that have taken place on
the farm and within the family structure as times change and people
grow older. While everyone loves the farm, for Frankie its so much
more. It's a home she can't ever imagine leaving even as things
beyond her control change the course of life, both on and off the
farm. This is a well told tale that made me feel like I was growing
up next to Frankie on the farm. It had the right amount of humor,
charm and feeling and tenderness that makes a reader really feel
connected to the characters.
Thanks
to Grand Central Publishing for allowing me to read an advance
reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
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