The Apple Tree by Daphne du Maurier

The Apple Tree by Daphne du Maurier
Recently widowed George Carey has an irrational hatred for the old apple tree in his garden. He decides it must be dug up - but it's a decision he's going to regret for the rest of his life - what's left of it...
Mr Carey …. Charles Gray
Willis …. Douglas Blackwell
Midge .... Patricia Leventon
Mrs Lord .... Katherine Parr
Mrs Hall …. Daphne Rogers
Dramatised and produced by Derek Hoddinott.

[@phubblewubbphubblewubb]

Being a lover of cider making myself this had an excellent ending!

[@NishaDoe]

This wasn't a great read. The narration was ok but this is a brilliant short story and this abridged version was way too abridged and did the novella a great disservice. In the book the characterization of Midge was brilliant and the parallels DdM draws with the ugly old tree was spot on. The slow build up of the protagonist's aversion to the tree was also wonderfully crafted. The lady who read the Midge part in this ebook was way too chipper . The book Midge was whiny, dour, martyred and very manipulative.

[@ropeburnsrussell]

Very unpleasant story. I felt the same way about "The Alibi " I may not care for this author.