This is the story of Jeanette; adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate; she seems destined for life as a missionary; but then she falls for one of her converts. At sixteen; Jeanette decides to leave the church; her home and her family; for the young woman she loves. Innovative; punchy and tender; Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a few days ride into the bizarre outposts of religious excess and human obsession.