Until Then
Until Then by Cindy Woodsmall is a contemporary fiction novel published by Tyndale House Publishers in 2023. This 384-page book explores the life of Celeste and Vin Lantz, an Old Order Amish couple married for six years. The story begins when Celeste discovers that Vin, a carpenter with a passion for drawing, has been sketching her and their sons, an act that could lead to their shunning. Following a heated argument, Vin leaves home and finds himself injured and lost, transported back to 1822 Ohio, where he must navigate a new reality while yearning to return to his family.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of faith, freedom, and redemption as Vin learns to survive in an unfamiliar time. The novel delves into the complexities of love and the choices that define relationships, all while maintaining a focus on the Amish culture. This standalone story also includes discussion questions for book groups, making it suitable for those interested in exploring contemporary Christian themes within a romantic framework.
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Until then may I use my time as you desire . . .
In 1985, Old Order Amish couple Celeste and Vin Lantz have been married for six years. Vin is a carpenter by trade but an artist in his heart. He is especially captivated by drawing portraits, which the Amish consider idolatry. Knowing they could be shunned, Celeste is shocked to discover that Vin has secretly been sketching her and their sons. When she confronts Vin, they argue and Vin storms off . . . and seems to disappear, leaving Celeste to wonder if he chose his art over his family.
When he leaves the house that night, Vin seeks peace on his favorite mountain overlook. But he takes a fall and wakes to find himself injured and lost. Vin soon realizes just how far he has traveled–not only in distance but back in time, to 1822 Ohio, a place that provides the freedom he craved but where he is separated from his beloved wife and children. Vin is saved by the kindness of strangers and gradually learns to survive and even to use his skills to help his new friends in this unfamiliar time and place. But all the while he prays desperately for God to return him to his family, before Celeste makes a new life without him.
For fans of Amish romance and time-slip novels comes a gripping story of faith, freedom, redemption, and the truest desires of the heart by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Woodsmall.
“Full of intriguing characters, Until Then will keep readers holding their breath all the way to the last page, when one more twist arrives.” Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of Anything but Plain
“Until Then, a thoroughly captivating time-slip tale, takes the reader on an unforgettable journey with characters who step off the page and into your heart.” Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of A Million Little Choices
- Full-length Amish fiction
- Standalone novel with clean romance
- Book length: approximately 104,000 words
- Includes discussion questions for book groups
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