Whispers in the Orchard

In 1942, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese American families are being forcibly relocated to internment camps. In the small farming town of Riverview, California, Mei Tanaka's family faces losing their beloved apple orchard—until their neighbors, the Hendersons, offer to look after the property. Eighteen-year-old Mei secretly leaves behind a journal buried beneath her favorite apple tree, never expecting anyone to find it. Seventy years later, Claire Henderson discovers the journal while preparing to sell the long-abandoned orchard. As she reads Mei's words, Claire uncovers a story of love, sacrifice, and resilience that will change her understanding of her family's history and her own future. 'Whispers in the Orchard' is a poignant exploration of a shameful chapter in American history and the unexpected connections that transcend time and prejudice.