The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far: 2 (Roots and Branches) - Softcover

Bramwell, Mary Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1684338050 ISBN 13: 9781684338054

Publisher: Black Rose Writing, 2021

Synopsis

Some questions refuse to stay buried.

Widowed young and left to raise her infant son alone, Brea built a quiet, stable life rooted in memory, routine, and an apple tree planted in honor of the husband she lost too soon. But when a violent storm damages the tree, Brea’s carefully balanced world begins to crack. Her teenage son, Noah, is growing distant, pulling away in ways she doesn’t understand.

A final gift from a beloved family friend changes everything. A box of letters—meant to be opened slowly and with intention—awakens Noah’s curiosity about the past and reveals a mystery tied to his family’s history.

As Noah becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth behind a long-forgotten story stretching back to World War I, Brea is forced to confront her deepest fear—that the mistakes, secrets, and choices of previous generations may echo forward in ways she cannot control.

Together, mother and son must navigate truth, trust, and the fragile line between protection and freedom—learning that understanding where you come from is sometimes the only way to decide who you want to become.

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far is a reflective, emotionally rich continuation of The Apple of My Eye, exploring inheritance, identity, and the bonds that hold families together across generations. Ideal for readers who appreciate literary women’s fiction with depth, heart, and quiet suspense.

About this title

About the Author

Mary Ellen Bramwell, an award-winning and best-selling author, has been writing short stories since she was ten. She is the mother of five and currently lives with her youngest son and her husband of over 35 years in the Mountain West. She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, and playing games but is passionate about her family and alleviating the suffering of others.

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Rose Writing
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1684338050
• ISBN 13: 9781684338054
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 213