Sorrow Lovegood can remember many of stories her mother has told her about the women in her family. Her female ancestors settled in Vermont around the time of the American Revolution and planted an apple orchard. Sorrow, her mother, and grandmother take pride in their ability to withstand many hardships while enduring the the ridicule of other farmers and townspeople for their quirky manners and ways. What Sorrow can’t remember is what happened 8 years ago when her sister was killed. She knows that very soon after the murder her mother had a breakdown and her father took custody and moved to Miami. Now 16, Sorrow decides it's time to return to Vermont and spend the summer with her mom. She needs to know what really happened on that winter night. Why did her mother breakdown and keep her at arm’s length? What other secrets is her mother hiding? The Memory Trees is captivating read about love, family and murder.