Sent from Michigan to Pennsylvania following the tragic death of
her Amish parents, Lena Rose Schwartz grieves her loss and the
separation from her nine siblings. Beside the fact that Lena has
never been so far from home, she hasn't met the family she will now
be living with. But worse than that is having to live apart from
her close-knit brothers and sisters. How will they manage without
her to care for them--especially six-year-old Chris? And will her
new beau, Hans Bontrager, continue to court her despite the many
miles between them?
Yet even as Lena Rose holds on to hope for a reunion with those she
loves most, she discovers that Lancaster holds charms of its own.
Is she willing to open her heart to new possibilities?
As the sun began to rise, Lena Rose leaned against the cool
pane of the bus window and gazed out at the familiar landscape of
her life. I'm leaving my family and everything I
know behind. She sighed, trying to keep her
composure.
Grieving the death of her Amish
parents and the separation from her nine close-knit siblings, Lena
Rose Schwartz consoles herself that her new life in Lancaster
County won't be forever. Surely someday soon she will return to her
beloved Michigan settlement, including her beau. But even as she
holds on to hope for a reunion with those she loves most, she
discovers that Lancaster holds charms of its own. Will she find the
courage to open her heart to other possibilities?
"Lewis's new book is a stand-alone Amish novel filled with charming
characters and surroundings amid a heartwarming storyline of love,
overcoming grief, and trusting God with our future."--Christian Market
"A heartwarming and touching story of faith and family
love. . . . What is most impressive about Lewis is her talent in
giving that authentic voice and realistic mannerisms in which she
describes her settings and characters, so they all spring vividly
to life. Lewis brings incredible knowledge and research about the
Amish to this work." --Fresh Fiction
Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, has more than 17 million books in print. Her stories have been published in twelve languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family. Learn more at www.beverlylewis.com.