Thorn, The
Thorn, The by Beverly Lewis is a Book Club Edition published by Baker Publishing Group on September 7, 2010. This 352-page novel is presented in English and explores the lives of two Amish sisters navigating the complexities of their faith and relationships in Lancaster County. The story unfolds against a backdrop of idyllic meadows and hidden paths, revealing the challenges that lie beneath the surface of their community.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the lives of Rose Kauffman and her sister Hen, who face unexpected trials that test their beliefs and choices. As Rose grapples with her feelings for the bishop’s foster son, Nick, and the secrets of an English widower she serves, Hen confronts her own struggles with identity and family. The book addresses themes of faith, community, and the tension between tradition and modernity, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of life within the Amish culture.
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Lancaster County, with its rolling meadows and secret byways, may seem idyllic, but it is not without its thorns. THE ROSE TRILOGY is the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church, and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives.
Rose Kauffman, a spirited young woman, has a close friendship with the bishop’s foster son. Nick dresses Plain and works hard but stirs up plenty of trouble too. Rose’s sister cautions her against becoming too involved, but Rose is being courted by a good, Amish fellow, so dismisses the warnings. Meanwhile, Rose keeps house for an English widower but is startled when he forbids her to ever go upstairs. What is the man hiding?
Rose’s older sister, Hen, knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man. Unable to abandon her Amish ways, Hen is soon separated from her very modern husband. Mattie, their young daughter, must visit her father regularly, but Hen demands she wear Amish attire–and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, despite her husband’s wishes. Will Hen be able to reestablish her place among the People she abandoned? And will she be able to convince Rose to steer clear of rogue neighbor Nick?
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