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Book Three of ABRAM'S DAUGHTERS portrays Leah, one of four Amish sisters, as a tender innocent with a profound faith in God. However, she experiences a crisis of faith when she learns of her sister Sadie's betrayal with her intended husband. In a novel rich with Amish tradition and family values, Aimee Lily skillfully depicts Pennsylvania Dutch accents, along with different genders and ages. The moving death of Leah's mother and subsequent birth of little Abe bring tears and are well dramatized. Hidden family secrets begin to emerge that could lead to forgiveness and present a difficult choice to Leah. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Romantic Times
"Themes of family unity and forgiveness abound in this moving episode... it's winsome and full of fascinating cultural detail."

Book Description
Abram’s Daughters book 3, the sequel to the bestselling The Betrayal. This powerful family saga features four Amish courting-age sisters growing up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, beginning in the 1940s. Life in Gobbler’s Knob was all Leah Ebersol ever wanted until her older sister Sadie abandoned faith and family, leaving Leah no choice but to believe the worst, that Sadie—and her own beloved Jonas—had betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses both Sadie and Jonas keenly. Because of her sister’s shunning, she cannot contact either of them but hears through the grapevine that they are married. Loyal neighbor Gid is still biding his time, but on the verge of accepting his courting invitation, tragedy befalls the Ebersols and Leah must again choose between her own happiness and her family. Mary Ruth dreams of becoming a teacher, but it has gotten pushed to the back of her thinking when a nice young Amish boy comes courting. Twin Hannah yearns for her sister to attend baptismal classes with her, but Mary Ruth is not ready to take her final vows. How will this family in turmoil find peace?

About the Author
Beverly Lewis was born in Pennsylvania Amish country and was both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician before becoming an award-winning, bestselling author. She and her husband, David, live in Colorado.

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Beverly Lewis was born in Pennsylvania Amish country and was both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician before becoming an award-winning, bestselling author. She and her husband, David, live in Colorado.

Abram￯﾿ﾽs Daughters book 3, the sequel to the bestselling The Betrayal. Before she can be courted, tragedy befalls Leah, forcing her to choose between her happiness and her family. |Abram￯﾿ﾽs Daughters book 3, the sequel to the bestselling The Betrayal. This powerful family saga features four Amish courting-age sisters growing up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, beginning in the 1940s. Life in Gobbler￯﾿ﾽs Knob was all Leah Ebersol ever wanted until her older sister Sadie abandoned faith and family, leaving Leah no choice but to believe the worst, that Sadie￯﾿ﾽand her own beloved Jonas￯﾿ﾽhad betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses both Sadie and Jonas keenly. Because of her sister￯﾿ﾽs shunning, she cannot contact either of them but hears through the grapevine that they are married. Loyal neighbor Gid is still biding his time, but on the verge of accepting his courting invitation, tragedy befalls the Ebersols and Leah must again choose between her own happiness and her family. Mary Ruth dreams of becoming a teacher, but it has gotten pushed to the back of her thinking when a nice young Amish boy comes courting. Twin Hannah yearns for her sister to attend baptismal classes with her, but Mary Ruth is not ready to take her ?nal vows. How will this family in turmoil ?nd peace?

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