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Dear Orchid - by Carol Van Den Hende (Hardcover)

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  • These aren't just stories.
  • Author(s): Carol Van Den Hende
  • 190 Pages
  • Literary Collections, letters

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These aren't just stories. They're love letters.

Told through a mix of true stories and new fiction, Dear Orchid opens the heart in unexpected ways: through loss and love, silence and recovery, and the hard-won resilience of people who don't always fit the mold.

With tenderness and heart, Dear Orchid is an Asian American author's homage to Mary-Louise Parker's Dear Mr. You, through letters to a girl newly freed from East Berlin, an aunt lost to Communist-era borders, and Purple Heart-decorated heroes. These intimate portraits explore the messy beauty of friendship, family, disability, and belonging.

You'll meet a wounded hero who jokes through his pain, a beloved cat with a crayon note taped to his back ("HELP ME"), and characters who refuse to be defined by what they've lost.

The final chapter brings a fictional reunion with the unforgettable cast from the Goodbye Orchid trilogy, offering healing, closure, and a second chance romance.

Told in a lyrical, letter-style format, this collection blends memoir and imagination in a deeply personal exploration of grief, identity, and human connection. It's a window into private moments that echo something universal, especially for those who have ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or left behind.

Underneath the heartbreak and humor runs the quiet pull between star-crossed lovers, whose stories unfold across time, distance, and impossible odds.

Whether you're drawn to true stories of survival or fictional narratives filled with tenderness and truth, Dear Orchid offers an emotional journey that celebrates love in all its forms.

A collection for anyone who's ever loved, lost, or longed to understand the emotional truth behind the quiet moments that shape us.

Includes elements of multicultural and medical romance, true stories, and unforgettable moments of vulnerability and hope.



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"Powerful, haunting, and precise. Each of the essays and stories in Van Den Hende's collection-whether a three-page reverie of childhood's joys and tragedies or a candid peek into the life of a wounded hero-land with a piercing clarity."

-FIONA DAVIS, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen

"Prepare to be inspired, moved, and to find echoes of your own life within these pages. A truly remarkable read!"

-REBECCA ROSENBERG, Champagne Widows series

"Dear Orchid reminds us that tragedy can also open hearts and souls to lives fully lived in unexpected circumstances."

-SUSAN CUSHMAN, author of Pilgrim Interrupted, John and Mary Margaret and Cherry Bomb

"With unflinching honesty, unexpected humor, and a voice both tender and fierce, Carol Van Den Hende reveals the complicated, beautiful ways we adapt, endure, and sometimes even thrive."

-CHRISTINA CONSOLINO, award-winning author of The Marriage Debt

"A delightful medley of memories and stories connected to the creative surprises and inspirations for her celebrated Orchid series. Dear Orchid cannot be missed."

-SARAHLYN BRUCK, author of Light of the Fire

"A soulful collection of essays and reflections blending truth and imagination, Dear Orchid is a heartfelt exploration of how youthful wonder naturally matures into genuine wisdom. Whether you've been on these paths or simply recognize the feelings they evoke, this book speaks to the universal human experience."

-HOPE GIBBS, author Where the Grass Grows Blue


Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.13 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 190
Genre: Literary Collections
Sub-Genre: Letters
Publisher: Azine Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Carol Van Den Hende
Language: English
Street Date: November 11, 2025
TCIN: 1008300959
UPC: 9781958223086
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-7815
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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