the queen's own grove

In the late 19th century, the Bromfield-Browns move from England to Riverside, California, for their father's health. A black sheep relative of theirs also lives there, and his wife is prominent in local social life. The Bromfield-Browns must mend the rift between the families in order to be socially accepted in Riverside. Meanwhile, they deal with the orange grove they have bought, especially with trying to prevent the oranges from freezing. They also must deal with their rowdy neighbors. The book is good fun and features a strong heroine.