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Title: The Parting, Courtship of Nellie Fisher Series #1 By: Beverly Lewis Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 352 Vendor: Bethany House Publication Date: 2007 | Dimensions: 8.38 X 5.5 (inches) Weight: 13 ounces ISBN: 076420310X ISBN-13: 9780764203107 Series: Courtship of Nellie Fisher Stock No: WW203107 |
Lewis does an excellent job of keeping the plot active and interesting; readers will continue turning pages as they seek to discover which path Nellie will choose. The authors excellently woven suspense keeps readers attention. Not only that, but readers are immediately submersed into the Amish world through sensory descriptions, colloquialisms, and realistic dialogue.
Most intriguing are the two dilemmas that Nellie faces. First, she fights to dispel the nasty rumors that are following the death of her sister, Suzy. According to the whispers of the grapevine, Suzy spent the last few months before her death with Englischers, or non-Amish people, and became involved in a wild lifestyle, disrespectable for an Amish teenager. Are these rumors true, or was Suzy really the girl Nellie thought she was?
Second, Nellies father discovers an unorthodox verse in the Bible that speaks of a man named Jesus who can offer insurance of salvation. At the same time, Nellie is falling in love with Caleb Yoder, who is deeply rooted in the ways of their people. Will she choose to follow the faith of her father, which seems to offer so much peace and joy? If she does, will she risk losing Calebs attention?
Nellie continually walks a tight-rope between trying to remain faithful to her father, to the memory of her sister, but also to her peoples faith and to her love for Caleb. She is surrounded by turmoil as well, as the Amish battle over whether or not certain comforts should be allowed. Where will the line fall for this community, and who will be on which side?
The Parting is a captivating Christian romance. Not only does it keep readers turning pages, it also challenges their passion and excitement for their faith in Christ. The last chapter closes with anticipation for the next book in the series. Jenni K. Ritschard, Christian Book Previews.com
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