In 1737, Anna Konig and her fellow church members stagger off a small wooden ship after ten weeks at sea, eager to start a new life in the vibrant but raw Pennsylvania frontier. On the docks of Port Philadelphia waits bishop Jacob Bauer, founder of the settlement and father to ship carpenter Bairn. It's a time of new beginnings for the reunited Bauer family, and for Anna and Bairn's shipboard romance to blossom.
But this perfect moment cannot last. As Bairn grasps the reality of what it means to be Amish in the New World--isolated, rigid with expectations, under the thumb of his domineering father--his enthusiasm evaporates. When a sea captain offers the chance to cross the ocean one more time, Bairn grabs it. Just one more crossing, he promises Anna. But will she wait for him?
When Henrik Newman joins the church just as it makes its way to the frontier, Anna is torn. He seems to be everything Bairn is not--bold, devoted, and delighted to vie for her heart. And the most dramatic difference? He is here; Bairn is not.
Far from the frontier, an unexpected turn of events weaves together the lives of Bairn, Anna, and Henrik. When a secret is revealed, which true love will emerge?
But this perfect moment cannot last. As Bairn grasps the reality of what it means to be Amish in the New World--isolated, rigid with expectations, under the thumb of his domineering father--his enthusiasm evaporates. When a sea captain offers the chance to cross the ocean one more time, Bairn grabs it. Just one more crossing, he promises Anna. But will she wait for him?
When Henrik Newman joins the church just as it makes its way to the frontier, Anna is torn. He seems to be everything Bairn is not--bold, devoted, and delighted to vie for her heart. And the most dramatic difference? He is here; Bairn is not.
Far from the frontier, an unexpected turn of events weaves together the lives of Bairn, Anna, and Henrik. When a secret is revealed, which true love will emerge?
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Suzanne Woods Fisher has a specialty: she writes about real people living in faith-based communities. With over 750,000 copies of books sold worldwide, she is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than twenty-five books, ranging from children's books ('The Adventures of Lily Lapp' series) to novels ("The Choice") to non-fiction books ("Amish Peace: Simple Living for a Complicated World").
When Suzanne isn't writing, she's probably playing with puppies. She's been involved with Guide Dogs for the Blind for over fifteen years. Raising puppies, she says, is like eating a potato chip. You just can't stop at one.
Readers are invited to stop by Suzanne's website at: www.suzannewoodsfisher.com
When Suzanne isn't writing, she's probably playing with puppies. She's been involved with Guide Dogs for the Blind for over fifteen years. Raising puppies, she says, is like eating a potato chip. You just can't stop at one.
Readers are invited to stop by Suzanne's website at: www.suzannewoodsfisher.com
Book 2 in the Amish Beginnings series, The newcomer, continues Anna's story, A story of hope and conviction with a little bit of romance.
Fisher is writing a bit different then her normal Amish books. This one is historical not contemporary like her other Amish books.
I like the strong characters and the continuing story where book one Anna's Crossing left off.
I gave this book 4 stars and I can't wait for the next book in this series. Clean Christian Romance.
I received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable was not required and all views expressed are my own.
Suzanne Woods always write Awesome books !! Blessings ,DanaGirl
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ReplyDeleteI believe my wife has read the first book and she loved it.
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DeleteI will check this out at the library.
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ReplyDeleteSounds really good. I am going to buy book one and this at the same time so I can read them.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get this book. I am going to order it now.
ReplyDeleteThis one is going to be so good. Thank you
ReplyDeleteAmanda, you are a WINNER! I will get your book right out to you!
DeleteI am definitely getting this one.
ReplyDeleteOh boy! I have been waiting for a good book like this.
ReplyDeleteAnother one of my favorite authors! Can't wait to read this! Thanks Mary for this review.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a great review, Mary. Another great one from Suzanne!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever read an Amish tale so far back in history!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds interesting. I am interested in the roots of the Amish. Suzanne is a very talented writer.
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ReplyDeleteI have a copy of Anna's Crossing, but haven't been able to read it yet! I've read a lot of great buzz on this one, and I really like Suzanne's writing. Thanks for your review. I like both Amish and historical so this sounds like a great combination :-)
ReplyDeleteTrixi, can you e-mail me your mailing address Please. themaryreader@yahoo.com Thank you!
DeleteRight away Mary, thank you!!!!! :-)
DeleteLove to read this one, sounds really interesting. I really love Amish books.
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