The
Cider House Rules is John Irving's sixth novel. Set in rural Maine in the
first half of the 20th century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch - saint
and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud's,
ether addict and abortionist. It is also the story of Dr. Larch's favorite orphan,
Homer Wells, who is never adopted. Hardbound in very good condition.
