*Five Quarters of the Orange* by Joanne Harris tells the emotionally rich story of Framboise Simon, a woman who returns to her childhood village in the Loire Valley. As she uncovers long-buried family secrets through her mother’s wartime journal, the narrative weaves memory, food, and tragedy into a haunting and suspenseful tale. Dark, lyrical, and deeply evocative, this novel explores love, betrayal, and the healing power of understanding one’s past.