The Girl at the Top of the Tree

The Girl at the Top of the TreeByron Corbett has big dreams. Being a farmer isnt one of them. Hes eager to graduate and escape the family farm where he and his father constantly disagree. When his father is almost killed in a tragic accident, Byron reluctantly leaves university to save the farm thats been in the family for generations. He struggles to find himself and reimagine his life. As Byron watches his younger siblings follow their dreams, he feels as if life is passing him

Byron Corbett has big dreams. Being a farmer isnÕt one of them. HeÕs eager to graduate and escape the family farm where he and his father constantly disagree. When his father is almost killed in a tragic accident, Byron reluctantly leaves university to save the farm thatÕs been in the family for generations. He struggles to find himself and reimagine his life. As Byron watches his younger siblings follow their dreams, he feels as if life is passing him by.
When Byron falls in love with Anna from a neighboring community, he believes itÕs a new beginning. As their love grows, a secret that threatens their relationship emerges. If they fail to resolve the crisis, happiness will be lost.
Set in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, this story draws upon the historical transformation that has taken place in the apple-growing industry on small farms from 1946 to 2008. The story weaves together the narrative of the Corbett family, the love story of Byron and Anna and the challenges they must face.