First published in 1985 <strong>The Cider House Rules</strong> is John Irvings sixth novel.Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century it tells the sto... » 

First published in 1985 The Cider House Rules is John Irvings sixth novel.Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century it tells the story of Dr.Wilbur Larchsaint and obstetrician founder and director of the orphanage inthe town of St. Clouds ether addict and abortionist. It is also the story ofDr. Larchs favorite orphan Homer Wells who is never adopted. «