Piecing It All Together

Piecing It All Together by Leslie Gould, published by Baker Publishing Group on August 4, 2020, is a contemporary fiction novel that explores themes of family, trust, and personal growth. In this 368-page narrative, Savannah Mast escapes to her Amish grandmother’s farm in Indiana after her fiancé abruptly ends their engagement. What begins as a brief retreat turns into a deeper involvement in the local community when Savannah assists an Amish woman in labor during a blizzard, leading her to confront a missing person’s case that intertwines with her own past.

As Savannah navigates the complexities of her new surroundings, she becomes entangled in the search for the missing Miriam, the daughter of the woman she helped. With the local historian Jane Berger sharing stories of similar disappearances from the past, Savannah is driven to uncover the truth while grappling with her own emotional turmoil. The narrative delves into the intricacies of relationships and the weight of unresolved issues, particularly as Savannah faces painful memories of her mother. This edition invites readers to reflect on the connections between past and present within the context of Amish and Mennonite life, offering a thoughtful exploration of romance and personal discovery.