By Evening’s Light
By Evening’s Light by Leslie Gould, published by Baker Publishing Group on August 20, 2024, is a contemporary novel that explores the complexities of identity and belonging. In this 416-page narrative, Treva Zimmerman returns to Lancaster County after a failed relationship, intending to leave her Amish roots behind for a new life in Alaska. However, her plans are disrupted when her elderly aunt suffers a heart attack, prompting Treva to reflect on her family’s heritage and the expectations that come with it.
As Treva navigates her aunt Rosene’s poignant memories of escaping a Plain life during the Cold War, she becomes determined to uncover the fate of Rosene’s lost love. The unexpected return of Gabe Johnson, a former farmhand, further complicates Treva’s journey of self-discovery. This book delves into themes of romance and the struggle between personal desires and familial obligations, inviting readers to witness Treva’s quest to reconcile her past with her aspirations for the future.
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Treva Zimmerman finds herself at a crossroads in life after a heartbreaking failed relationship. Returning to Lancaster County to visit her Amish grandparents and elderly aunt, Treva plans to leave her Plain heritage behind for a fresh start in Alaska. Torn between the expectations of her community and her own desires, she seeks to follow her own path–but all that changes when her aunt Rosene suffers a heart attack.
As her aunt recounts her own past–a poignant journey through Cold War Germany and a fervent desire to escape her Plain life to search for a lost love–Treva is determined to discover the whereabouts of Rosene’s former sweetheart. Amid the turmoil, their former farmhand Gabe Johnson returns unexpectedly, throwing Treva’s plans into further disarray.
While working hard to save the farm and explore her own destiny, Treva confronts her deep-rooted ties to her heritage and must decide if she will embrace her family’s legacy or break free from the pressures of her past to forge a life of her own.
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