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Set in the Pacific Northwest during the early 1900s, Amanda Coplin's The Orchardist follows William Talmadge, a lonely orchard owner whose life changes when he takes in two pregnant teenage girls on the run from a brothel owner. The narrative explores themes of isolation, loss, and the complexities of human relationships as William becomes a protector and father figure to the girls and their child. The novel includes content related to sexual exploitation and violence.