Karen
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Tracy Chevalier:
Thank you for your message regarding the new book At the Edge of the Orchard. As an Ohioan and a birdwatcher, I spend many hours in the Black Swamp in Ohio. (Considered the Warbler Capital of the world) Looking forward to reading historical fiction taking place in that area. How did you choose the Black Swamp?
Tracy Chevalier
Hi Karen,
Sorry to take so long to answer. I chose the Black Swamp because it was the last part of Ohio to be settled (in the late 1820s/early 1830s) and it fit in well with my timescale. Also I was fascinated with it and the hard life the settlers had there. Of course as you know there isn't much left, but I visited the nature reserves - and saw a lot of birdwatchers. Maybe one of them was you!
Sorry to take so long to answer. I chose the Black Swamp because it was the last part of Ohio to be settled (in the late 1820s/early 1830s) and it fit in well with my timescale. Also I was fascinated with it and the hard life the settlers had there. Of course as you know there isn't much left, but I visited the nature reserves - and saw a lot of birdwatchers. Maybe one of them was you!
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Bobbi
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Tracy Chevalier:
First I must say that Girl with a Pearl Earring started my love for historical fiction, and I even traveled to see the painting in person. I have read every book you have written and am eager to know when At the Edge of the Orchard will be released? Thank you for your wonderful books.
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