The Bridesmaid
The Bridesmaid by Beverly Lewis invites readers back to Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, a cherished location in Lewis’s Amish novels. Published by Baker Books on September 11, 2012, this edition spans 318 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on Joanna Kurtz, a young Amishwoman who has faced multiple engagements but has yet to walk down the aisle. As a closet writer, Joanna harbors secrets that intertwine with her romantic aspirations, particularly her relationship with Eben Troyer, who dreams of marrying her while navigating familial obligations.
In this narrative, readers will explore themes of romance and community within the Amish lifestyle, as Joanna and Eben’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of their close-knit society. The plot thickens with Eben’s desire to leave his parents’ farm in Shipshewana, Indiana, and the anticipation surrounding his brother’s return from the outside world. This edition offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of love and commitment, highlighting the unique cultural dynamics that shape the characters’ lives.
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Come home to Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania–the beloved setting where Beverly Lewis’s celebrated Amish novels began–with new characters and new stories of drama, romance, and the ties that draw people together.
“Much of the credit [for the growth of Amish fiction] goes to Beverly Lewis, a Colorado author who gave birth to the genre in 1997 with The Shunning…”
–Associated Press
Joanna Kurtz has made several trips to the altar, but never as a bride. The young Amishwoman is a closet writer whose stories aren’t her only secret.
Eben Troyer hopes to make Joanna his bride–if he can ever leave his parents’ farm in Shipshewana, Indiana. Yet Eben’s hopes to build a life with Joanna hinge on his brother’s return from the English world…
“As with her other novels about the Amish, Lewis has created absorbing, realistic characters and situations, giving meaningful glimpses into their different way of living.” – Congregational Libraries Today
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