My mailbox is overflowing with books this month! My copy of The Thorn just showed up today. Unfortunately for you, I'm not that fast of a reader and don't have it reviewed...yet. I'll update when I post my review.
However, Beverly Lewis is my top favorite authors of the Amish genre, and, although the setting appears to be my least favorite - modern day, I'm sure she won't disappoint in her newest book!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Rose Kauffman, a spirited young woman, has a close friendship with the bishop's foster son. Nick dresses Plain and works hard but stirs up plenty of trouble too. Rose's sister cautions her against becoming too involved, but Rose is being courted by a good, Amish fellow, so dismisses the warnings.
Meanwhile, Rose keeps house for an English widower but is startled when he forbids her to ever go upstairs. What is the man hiding? Rose's older sister, Hen, knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man. Unable to abandon her Amish ways, Hen is soon separated from her very modern husband.
Mattie, their young daughter, must visit her father regularly, but Hen demands she wear Amish attire--and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, despite her husband's wishes. Will Hen be able to reestablish her place among the People she abandoned? And will she be able to convince Rose to steer clear of rogue neighbor Nick?
AND FOR YOU, a peek into the book:
The Thorn
Thank you, Beverly and Bethany House, through CFBA, for sending me a review copy of The Thorn!
Recommend: YES
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2 comments:
I don't usually read books like this, but I just read Running Away (and Such), which is set in an Amish community, and another book set in a Mormon community. (I'm not suggesting any similarity between the two, but the books are similar in style.) I'd love to see this one, too!
I notice from your profile you are from the Southern Tier NY. I grew up in Andover! I still have family there! Small world!!
I'm also a part of FIRST. Have a great day. You'll love the rest of A Hope for Hannah!!
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