Fortune’s Rocks

Fortune’s Rocks by Anita Shreve, published by Charnwood in 2001, is presented in a large print edition spanning 458 pages. This novel follows the journey of Olympia Biddeford, a spirited young girl who boldly expresses her opinions and sexuality, particularly in her relationship with John Haskell, a family friend significantly older than her. Their affair leads to dramatic consequences, impacting both their lives and forcing Olympia into a new environment far from her home.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love, loss, and determination as Olympia faces the repercussions of her choices. The story delves into her struggle to reclaim her son after he is adopted, highlighting her resilience and the lengths she will go to return to Fortune’s Rocks. This edition provides an accessible reading experience for those interested in fiction that examines complex emotional landscapes and personal challenges.
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Olympia Biddeford is a precocious and high-spirited young girl who isn’t shy about expressing her own opinions. But Olympia also isn’t shy about expressing her sexuality — with John Haskell, one of her father’s friends who is 30 years her senior. The lovers are soon discovered, and both of their lives are torn apart: Haskell’s wife leaves him, and Olympia is sent by her father to a school out west. When Olympia delivers John’s baby nine months later, the child is taken from her and adopted by another family. But Olympia will stop at nothing to get her son back — including returning to Fortune’s Rocks.
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