Product Description
A surprise bequest from an unknown benefactor leads American adoptee, Addie Russell, to Surrey on a journey to discover more about her mysterious English family. She does not know that her search will uncover secrets that will both shock and thrill her. Nor can she imagine the emotions and events which await her.
Some comments from readers:
We have just returned from holiday where I read this book. I must say that I really enjoyed it, and in parts I could not put it down.
Lynne, Ilford, Essex
I find Tainted Tree very interesting and readable. The way the plot is developed is very good, the reader can't put it down.
Barbara, Haslemere, Surrey
Great read - I really enjoyed it - genuinely interesting, compulsive reading and so relevant to what is happening today.
Susan, Pirbright, Surrey
I couldn’t put it down - it was a really interesting saga, beautifully written (a real ‘tear-jerker’ at times!) and I loved the characters, especially Addie.
Joyce, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
I finished Tainted Tree and LOVED IT!
Elizabeth, Illinois, USA
Thoroughly enjoyed the book - I couldn't put it down and loved the ending.
Celia, Pirbright, Surrey
I have read Tainted Tree, despite meaning to save it for my holiday in August. I couldn't resist and read it straight away in great big chunks and really enjoyed it and the twists and turns and highs and lows of Addie's search.
Maggie, Bisley, Surrey
I’m just coming to the end of this book and I love it.
Natasha, Zurich, Switzerland
I’ve got to say - beautifully written - absolutely superb - I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Mike, Pirbright, Surrey
I thought the book was splendid. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Beryl, Hindringham, Norfolk
I really loved it. I was absolutely riveted.
Maggie, Woking, Surrey
The book was excellent; made me cry near the end. Would have liked another chapter or two. Didn’t want to put it down.
Theresa, Woking, Surrey
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Sonia, Coulsdon, Surrey
I’ve just come back from my holiday and I have been reading this book. It was very interesting and it made my holiday very enjoyable.
Gillian, North London
As to Tainted Tree I would absolutely recommend it. I found it a really interesting read, and after a few chapters couldn't put it down. It is an excellent study in human relationships in all their many forms, with a great feel for history, time and place.
Barbara, Thames Ditton, Surrey
Having just been on holiday, I took this book with me to read and I really enjoyed it. It was very good - a page turner.
Beverley, Godalming, Surrey
an excellent plot line … the author has spaced out her revelations to keep the interest going and the mystery developing. I wanted to know what would happen next - the pace was good, the writer’s ear for dialogue, excellent.
Colin, Guildford, Surrey
Some comments from readers:
We have just returned from holiday where I read this book. I must say that I really enjoyed it, and in parts I could not put it down.
Lynne, Ilford, Essex
I find Tainted Tree very interesting and readable. The way the plot is developed is very good, the reader can't put it down.
Barbara, Haslemere, Surrey
Great read - I really enjoyed it - genuinely interesting, compulsive reading and so relevant to what is happening today.
Susan, Pirbright, Surrey
I couldn’t put it down - it was a really interesting saga, beautifully written (a real ‘tear-jerker’ at times!) and I loved the characters, especially Addie.
Joyce, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
I finished Tainted Tree and LOVED IT!
Elizabeth, Illinois, USA
Thoroughly enjoyed the book - I couldn't put it down and loved the ending.
Celia, Pirbright, Surrey
I have read Tainted Tree, despite meaning to save it for my holiday in August. I couldn't resist and read it straight away in great big chunks and really enjoyed it and the twists and turns and highs and lows of Addie's search.
Maggie, Bisley, Surrey
I’m just coming to the end of this book and I love it.
Natasha, Zurich, Switzerland
I’ve got to say - beautifully written - absolutely superb - I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Mike, Pirbright, Surrey
I thought the book was splendid. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Beryl, Hindringham, Norfolk
I really loved it. I was absolutely riveted.
Maggie, Woking, Surrey
The book was excellent; made me cry near the end. Would have liked another chapter or two. Didn’t want to put it down.
Theresa, Woking, Surrey
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Sonia, Coulsdon, Surrey
I’ve just come back from my holiday and I have been reading this book. It was very interesting and it made my holiday very enjoyable.
Gillian, North London
As to Tainted Tree I would absolutely recommend it. I found it a really interesting read, and after a few chapters couldn't put it down. It is an excellent study in human relationships in all their many forms, with a great feel for history, time and place.
Barbara, Thames Ditton, Surrey
Having just been on holiday, I took this book with me to read and I really enjoyed it. It was very good - a page turner.
Beverley, Godalming, Surrey
an excellent plot line … the author has spaced out her revelations to keep the interest going and the mystery developing. I wanted to know what would happen next - the pace was good, the writer’s ear for dialogue, excellent.
Colin, Guildford, Surrey
From the Publisher
Everyone, it seems is seeking to find their identity through websites devoted to genealogy and TV programmes such as Who do you think you are? In addition, the search for a lost parent or child by adopted children, or the parents who gave them up, is of such great human interest that it is also often the focus of radio and television programmes.
Jacquelynn Luben's novel, Tainted Tree, tells the story of a similar quest and combines these themes, when Addie Russell, an adopted American girl, tries to find out about her English family.
