An Unseemly Wife
An Unseemly Wife by E.B. Moore, published by Penguin on October 7, 2014, is a historical fiction novel that explores the complexities of family life within the Amish community. Set in 1867, the story follows Ruth Holtz, who seemingly has it all—a loving husband, a thriving farm, and a close-knit community. However, the arrival of the English with tales of free land in the West ignites her husband’s desire for a new life in Idaho, prompting a journey that challenges their beliefs and relationships.
As Ruth embarks on this unexpected adventure with her husband and four children, she grapples with the tension between her faith and the realities of their situation. The narrative delves into her evolving relationships with two women, Hortence and Sadie, who become pivotal figures in her life. Through trials and sacrifices, Ruth’s journey reveals the struggles of maintaining one’s identity and faith amid external pressures and personal transformations. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into the historical and cultural dynamics of the Amish experience.
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Not all journeys come to an end….
1867. Ruth Holtz has more blessings than she can count—a loving husband, an abundant farm, beautiful children, and the warm embrace of the Amish community. Then, the English arrive, spreading incredible stories of free land in the West and inspiring her husband to dream of a new life in Idaho.
Breaking the rules of their Order, Ruth’s husband packs up his pregnant wife and their four children and joins a wagon train heading west. Though Ruth is determined to keep separate from the English, as stricture demands, the harrowing journey soon compels her to accept help from two unlikely allies: Hortence, the preacher’s wife, and the tomboyish, teasing Sadie.
But as these new friendships lead to betrayal, what started as a quest for a brighter future ends with Ruth making unthinkable sacrifices, risking faith and family, and transforming into a woman she never imagined she’d become….
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