Five Quarters of the Orange

Brief Overview

The novel «Five Quarters of the Orange» by Joanne Harris tells the story of Framboise Dartigen, who returns to her childhood village after her mother's death to open a café. Memories of her childhood, spent in Nazi-occupied France, come alive through her mother's discovered journal. Framboise recalls how she and her brothers played with a German soldier, Tomas Leibniz, leading to tragic consequences. The story intertwines with past mysteries, family secrets, and the quest for redemption. The book explores themes of memory, guilt, and forgiveness, revealing the complex relationships between characters and their inner conflicts.