Hearts in Harmony
Hearts in Harmony by Beth Wiseman, published by Zondervan in 2019, is a contemporary fiction work that explores the intersection of love and faith within the confines of an Amish community. This standard edition spans 320 pages and is written in English. The story centers on Levi Shetler, a musical prodigy who grapples with the restrictions of his strict upbringing, which forbids music outside of approved hymns. His secret passion for playing the piano is known only to Mary Hershberger, a girl from a more liberal district who faces her own family challenges.
As Levi and Mary reconnect over their shared love of music while caring for an aging Englischer, they confront the complexities of their talents and the potential conflict between their desires and their community’s beliefs. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, faith, and the struggle to balance personal aspirations with cultural expectations. Readers will find a poignant exploration of how love can both unite and challenge individuals within the framework of their beliefs. This edition also includes discussion questions for book clubs, making it suitable for group reading.
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Their love of forbidden music brings them together, but it could be what tears them apart.
Musical prodigy Levi Shetler hasn’t touched a piano since he secretly played one many years ago. His strict Amish community forbids instruments or the singing of any music not in their approved songbook. Levi asks God often why music tempts him when playing an instrument isn’t allowed in his world.
One person knows Levi’s talents: Mary Hershberger, the girl who promised years ago to keep his secret. Mary comes from a more liberal district than Levi, but she’s facing family troubles of her own. The mutual care for an aging Englischer, Adeline, reunites Mary and Levi as young adults. They realize that, despite their differences, they have a shared love of music–and a shared confusion about whether their talents are God-given gifts or temptations luring them into the Englisch world.
The couple realizes they must compromise or part ways, but a tragic accident shakes their decision. Both Mary and Levi will need to reconcile what they love with what their hearts say is right.
“Beth Wiseman has penned a poignant story of friendship, faith, and love that is sure to touch readers’ hearts.” –Kathleen Fuller, author of The Middlefield Family novels
“Beth Wiseman’s Hearts in Harmony is a lyrical hymn. Mary and Levi are heartwarming, lovable characters who instantly feel like dear friends. Once readers open this book, they won’t put it down until they’ve reached the last page.” –Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Seat by the Hearth
- Full length contemporary Amish romance
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
- Part of the Amish Journey series
- Book One: Hearts in Harmony
- Book Two: Listening to Love
- Book Three: A Beautiful Arrangement
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