Autumn in Orchard

by J Keith Brown

John Grant is a widower, antique and collectibles store owner, and editor of the local newspaper. Despite the painful loss of his wife Donna to pancreatic cancer, he has found a way to move forward as best he can. That way, namely, investing himself into the people and town of Orchard, North Carolina.

Orchard is a picturesque place, with wonderful people, special town celebrations, unique specialty stores, some of the best fly fishing in the southeast, and a welcoming spirit you won’t soon forget.

One might think, however, that a small mountaintop town within the Blue Ridge Mountains would be a rather quiet, and perhaps even dull, place to live. Certainly, life travels at a different pace in Orchard than does life within the major cities in the state. But rest assured that Orchard has its own flavor of drama and poor John often finds himself right smack in the middle of it all.

So grab a seat in the closest rocking chair, have a cup of fresh brewed coffee, and get ready to fall in love with Orchard, North Carolina and its crazy cast of characters.

281 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 18, 2024