The Ebb Tide
The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis, published by Baker Publishing Group on April 4, 2017, is a 336-page work written in English. This narrative follows Sallie Riehl, who is invited to be a nanny for a well-to-do family at their vacation home in Cape May, New Jersey. Eager to explore beyond her Lancaster County Amish upbringing, Sallie grapples with her dreams of adventure while navigating familial expectations and the complexities of her relationships, particularly with Perry Zook, who has renewed his interest in courting her.
Readers will find a story that delves into themes of courage and love as Sallie experiences life outside her community. During her weekends at the shore, she meets Kevin Kreider, a marine biology student who encourages her to share her interests, igniting feelings she has never felt before. As Sallie balances her growing friendship with Kevin and her commitments to her family and community, she faces the challenge of reconciling her desires with her upbringing. This edition presents a thoughtful exploration of personal growth and the quest for identity within the context of Amish and Mennonite traditions.
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A Heartwarming Tale of Courage and Love from Amish Fiction’s #1 Author
When a well-to-do family asks Sallie Riehl to be their daughter’s nanny for the summer at their Cape May, New Jersey, vacation home, she jumps at the chance to broaden her horizons beyond the Lancaster County Amish community where she grew up. Sallie has long dreamed of seeing more of the world, but her parents are reluctant for her to put off baptism yet another summer, and the timing is unfortunate for Perry Zook, who has renewed interest in courting her.
Though she loves nannying, Sallie has free time on the weekends to enjoy the shore. It is there that she meets Kevin Kreider, a marine biology student who talks freely about all he’s learning and asks about her interests, unlike most of the guys she grew up with. Time with Kevin is invigorating, and Sallie realizes she’s never felt quite this alive around Perry. Then again, Kevin is Mennonite, not Amish.
Sallie tries to brush aside her growing feelings for Kevin, but she fears what her parents would think about her new friendship. Just as concerning, however, is Sallie’s realization that her time in Cape May is increasing her desire to see the world, challenging her plans for the future. Has she been too hasty with her promises, or will Sallie only find what her heart is longing for back home in Paradise Township?
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