Sixteen-year-old Mikaela has grown up isolated and homeschooled on an apple orchard in southeastern Tasmania, until an unexpected event shatters her family. Eighteen months later, she and her older brother Kurt are running a small business in a timber town. Miki longs to make connections and spend more time in her beloved forest, but she is kept a virtual prisoner by Kurt, who leads a secret life of his own.

When Miki meets Leon, another outsider, things slowly begin to change. But the power to stand up for yourself must come from within. And Miki has to fight to uncover the truth of her past and discover her strength and spirit.

Set in the old-growth eucalypt forests and vast rugged mountains of southern Tasmania, The Orchardist's Daughter is an uplifting story about friendship, resilience and finding the courage to break free.

I think I had this author confused with that of Her Fearful Symmetry!

Anyway I haven't read this one but the plot sounded intriguing; I hope the BCer I've sent this to will enjoy it!

A Birthday surprise that came along with other travellers! Thank you so much, ukcanaus! A lovely surprise! I've heard about the title but not the author. This looks interesting .... Looking forward to it.