A memorable coming-of-age story and love story, laced with suspense, which explores a hidden side of the home front during World War II, when German POWs were put to work in a Wisconsin farm community . . . with dark and unexpected consequences.
The war has taken a toll on the Christiansen family. With food rationed and money scarce, Charlotte struggles to keep her family well fed. Her teenage daughter, Kate, raises rabbits to earn money for college and dreams of becoming a writer. Her husband, Thomas, struggles to keep the farm going while their son, and most of the other local men, are fighting in Europe.
When their upcoming cherry harvest is threatened, strong-willed Charlotte helps persuade local authorities to allow German war prisoners from a nearby camp to pick the fruit.
But when Thomas befriends one of the prisoners, a teacher named Karl, and invites him to tutor Kate, the implications of Charlotte’s decision become apparent—especially when she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Karl. So busy are they with the prisoners that Charlotte and Thomas fail to see that Kate is becoming a young woman, with dreams and temptations of her own—including a secret romance with the son of a wealthy, war-profiteering senator. And when their beloved Ben returns home, bitter and injured, bearing an intense hatred of Germans, Charlotte’s secrets threaten to explode their world.

The Cherry Harvest: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Sanna, Lucy

United States

William Morrow

CHERRY HARVEST

Dramas & Plays

MorrowPb

The Cherry Harvest

“At times romantic, scheming, heartbreaking, and tragic, Lucy Sanna’s fiction debut takes us to an America only just receding from memory. It is a time of war, love, and passion, and in Sanna’s hands it all becomes undeniably and vividly alive.”—Christian Kiefer, author of The Animals
“A tale that will stay with you always.”—Antoinette May, New York Times bestselling author of The Sacred Well and Pilate’s Wife
It’s the summer of 1944 in Door County, Wisconsin, where even the lush cherry orchards and green lakeside farms can’t escape the ravages of war. With food rationed and money scarce, the Christiansen family struggles to hold on. The family’s teenage daughter, Kate, raises rabbits to save money for college, while her mother, Charlotte, barters what she can to make ends meet. Charlotte’s husband, Thomas, strives to keep the orchard going while their son—along with most of the other able-bodied men—is fighting overseas. With the upcoming harvest threatened by the labor shortage, strong-willed Charlotte helps persuade local authorities to allow German war prisoners from a nearby POW camp to pick the fruit.
But when Thomas befriends one of the prisoners, a math teacher named Karl, and invites him to tutor Kate, both Charlotte and Kate are swept into a world where love, duty, and honor are not as clear-cut as they might have believed. Charlotte and Thomas fail to see that Kate is becoming a young woman, with dreams and temptations of her own. And when their beloved son, Ben, returns from the battlefield, wounded and bitter, the secrets they’ve all been keeping threaten to explode their world.
“A beautiful novel and a reminder that war touches every family. . . . Haunting.”—Amy Smith, author of All Roads Lead to Austen

Contemporary

Describes the results of a survey about men's romantic desires and offers women suggestions for interpreting men's needs and fulfilling their wishes

How to Romance the Man You Love--The Way He Wants You To!

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Gramercy

A men's guide to effective romance techniques presents sixty one-minute ways to romance one's lady, sample "love notes," pleasurable sex tips, ideas for gifts that women will treasure, and other helpful romantic advice.

How to Romance the Woman You Love--The Way She Wants You To!

The language of love may be universal, but when it comes to romance, men and women are worlds apart. Bridge the communication gap and learn the truth about what he’ ll find utterly irresistible. In this book, men reveal their wildest fantasies, secret soft spots, and all the little things that make them go weak in the knees. As you read, you’ ll quickly realize romance is as much about satisfying your desires as it is about satisfying his. You’ ll blaze a path of self-discovery with exercises designed to heighten your self-awareness. Stimulating strategies and suggestions will help you fulfill the potential of a first date or renew the thrill in a lifelong love. About the Author Lucy Sanna is a freelance writer and specialist in corporate and executive communications. Her work includes erotica, poetry, short stories, and the popular companion volume How to Romance the Woman You Love—The Way She Wants You To!

How to Romance the Man You Love - The Way He Wants You To!

Self-Help

Relationships

Harmony

Rekindle His Passion for Romance! The language of love may be universal, but when it comes to romance, men and women are worlds apart. While a woman’s romantic desires may be met with a surprise bouquet of flowers, finding out what a man desires can be tricky. For How to Romance the Man You Love—The Way He Wants You To! author Lucy Sanna surveyed hundreds of men nationwide to find out exactly what romance means to them. Their frank answers give the readers honest insight into the romantic desires of men. ·Communicating His Way ·Fueling the Flame ·Practicing Romance Everyday ·Making Occasions Special ·Deciphering His Desires How to Romance the Man You Love—The Way He Wants You To! is a delightfully empowering book that will leave readers breathlessly awaiting their next romantic rendezvous.

How to Romance the Man You Love The Way He Wants You To!

Parenting & Relationships

Women Reveal Their Romantic Desires Do you flirt with your partner, court her, write her playful love letters? Do you know what suprises will delight her, what gifts she will cherish? Could you use some tips for creating a romantic getaway? Perhaps a few new techniques for keeping the world at bay while you roimance the special woman of your life? Inside are powerful strategies for creating romance every day. Based on substantial research, this book reveals the most intimate desires of women from across the country, helping you gain a new understanding of romance. You can easily develop a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with your own partner—in imaginative and often fantastically fun ways. Take a chance. Get ready to become a believer. Romance can be real again.

How to Romance the Woman You Love - The Way She Wants You To!

Miller, Kathy

[Read by Suzanne Toren]It's the summer of 1944 in Wisconsin and the Christiansen family struggles to hold on. Charlotte barters what she can to make ends meet while her husband, Thomas, strives to keep their orchard going. With the upcoming harvest threatened by the labor shortage, strong-willed Charlotte helps persuade local authorities to allow German POWs to pick the fruit. But when Thomas befriends one of the prisoners, and invites him to tutor his daughter Kate, both Charlotte and Kate are swept into a world where love, duty, and honor are not as clear-cut as they might have believed. And when their beloved son, Ben, returns from the battlefield, wounded and bitter, the secrets they've all been keeping threaten to explode their world.

Genre Fiction

Harpercollins

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The Cherry Harvest: A Novel

CHERRY HARVEST

The Cherry Harvest

The Cherry Harvest: A Novel

How to Romance the Man You Love--The Way He Wants You To!

How to Romance the Woman You Love--The Way She Wants You To!

How to Romance the Man You Love - The Way He Wants You To!

How to Romance the Man You Love The Way He Wants You To!

How to Romance the Woman You Love - The Way She Wants You To!

The Cherry Harvest