Bitter Orange Summary
Claire Fuller

Bitter Orange Overview

In the psychological thriller Bitter Orange, by Claire Fuller, nothing is as it appears. Frances Jellico was happy for the first time in her life when her downstairs neighbors approached her with a desire to become friends. It was too late when Frances realized that both Peter and Cara were manipulating her for their own purposes. The tragic outcome leaves Peter and Cara dead, and Frances on trial for their murders. Themes in the novel include seeking penance, existence after death, and Frances’ transformation.