About this book
Wild Olive by Basil King plunges listeners into a gripping historical fiction of wrongful conviction, reinvention, and the ties that bind across continents. When Norrie Ford escapes a murder conviction, a mysterious young woman—the titular Wild Olive—gives him refuge and a new identity in Argentina, setting him on a path from fugitive to businessman whose success sends him back to turn-of-the-century New York.
King weaves a richly atmospheric tale of redemption, identity, and moral reckoning against the backdrop of early 1900s social norms and expanding international commerce. Themes of fate, loyalty, and the consequences of secrets unfold through evocative scenes from Adirondack twilight to the bustle of urban America, all rendered with classic, character-driven storytelling. Historical detail colors the social tensions and opportunities of the era without slowing the novel’s dramatic momentum.
Ideal for fans of classic historical fiction, moral dramas, and novels that favor deep character journeys over spectacle, Wild Olive offers a rewarding listening experience for anyone who enjoys atmospheric prose, thoughtful dilemmas, and a story of second chances told with restraint and heart.
