18 books like The Reckoning
Gone With the Wind
Margaret Mitchell's monumental epic of the South won a Pulitzer Prize, gave rise to the most popular motion picture of our time, and inspired a sequel that became the fastest selling novel of the century. It is one of the most popular books ever written: more than 28 million copies of the book have been sold in more than 37 countries. Today, more than 60 years after its initial publication, its…
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The forbidden
The church split has not extinguished their love, but the demands of one man still stand in their way...
Caleb Yoder's father has forbidden him to court Nellie Mae Fisher, but words alone cannot stop Caleb's devotion. Yet if he continues to pursue Nellie, he risks losing everything.
Nellie, too, is torn. She longs to marry her Old Order beau but cannot ignore the gentle pull she feels toward…
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Plain pursuit
A reporter's vacation lands her between Amish tradition and the battle for a young boy's life in this "touching, heartwarming story" (Kathleen Fuller, author of A Man of His Word)."Beth had me sucking into the story from page one. Her Amish descriptions are dead-on accurate, and her characters are real and engaging. You will love Plain Pursuit. . . ." —Amy Clipton, bestselling author of A Gift of…
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The Shunning
In the quiet Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, time has stood still while cherished traditions and heartfelt beliefs have flourished. But a secret lies buried that could shatter the tranquility its inhabitants have grown to love.When Katie Lapp stumbles upon a satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk of her parents' attic, she knows it holds a story she must discover. Why else…
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A Hope Springs Christmas
Amish widow Sarah Wyse does not see wedding bells in her future. Still, she can't think of a better way to spend the Christmas season than helping her handsome, shy neighbor Levi Beachy find a wife. But once the single ladies of Hope Springs start visiting his buggy shop, Levi sends the town's eligible men Sarah's way. Neither expects to find love - but with help from the close-knit community,…
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Kornwolf
O. Brynmor retourne en Pennsylvanie, sa terre natale qu'il avait quittée. Il y devient reporter et rejoue à la boxe, sa passion, avec un entraîneur, J. Stumpf. Des déprédations commises dans les fermes aux alentours l'incitent à mener une enquête et ses soupçons se portent sur un jeune amish, Ephraim Bontrager, porteur d'une malédiction ancestrale: il est l'incarnation de Kornwolf, un loup-garou.
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The Englisher
"Annie Zook, the preacher's daughter, struggles to keep her promise to her father--to abandon her art for a full six months. Will Annie's intention to join the Amish church be derailed by the attention of a handsome Englisher?"--Provided by publisher.
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Threads Of Grace A Patch Of Heaven Novel
Newly-widowed Grace marries Seth Wyse in order to escape the troubling contents of her late husband's will, but she is slow to trust her new husband and Seth wonders if perhaps their marriage was a mistake.
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Jedidiah's bride
When handsome stranger Jedidiah Lapp saves her twin brothers' lives Sarah Mast offers him her heartfelt thanks but never expects to see him again. When they meet once more at Sunday services, Sarah begins to feel something special for him. Jedidiah is eager to know the blushing beauty and asks permission to court her. Soon, he can see Sarah as part of his future, but her family is in Delaware,…
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The postcard
Rachel Yoder, a New Order Amish woman, lost her husband and son in a tragic accident two years ago. Now, returning to her aging parents with her young daughter, she has resigned herself to the life of a widow. With a subdued but cheerful heart she helps her family run a bed-and-breakfast in a quaint Lancaster county town. Philip Bradley, a world-weary journalist from New York City on assignment…
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The covenant
Secrets threaten the serenity of their cloistered world. Following such bestsellers as The Shunning and The Postcard, Beverly Lewis's explosive new novel, The Covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted Amish tradition as seen through the eyes of Leah and Sadie Ebersol, two courting-age sisters. At the close of World War II, the heart and soul of Gobbler's Knob offers everything young Leah…
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In His steps today
"What would Jesus do?" In the classic book In His Steps by Charles Sheldon some Christian group members make this motto their guide for daily living. Their lives are set aglow for Christ. But that was in 1890! Would the same commitment work today? Another group of Christians decides to try it. Heather, a homemaker, obsessed by her beautiful home, is the central character whose experiences…
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The Brethren
The stirring conclusion to Annie's People, by New York Times bestselling author Beverly Lewis. Annie Zook, the Amish preacher's daughter, is caught between two worlds. Living with shunned friend Esther, Annie longs to return to her forbidden art and the idyllic days spent with Englisher Ben Martin, before her father ordered her never to see him again. Stunned when family secrets come to light,…
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The redemption of Sarah Cain
A thoroughly modern woman, Sarah Cain has long disdained her sister's Plain lifestyle. But when news comes of her sister's death, Sarah is stunned to learn she has been named guardian of her children. How can Sarah sacrifice her successful career and a life she enjoys to raise five Amish orphans she barely knows? Besides, Sarah is harboring a secret grief of her own...Will the sorrow that divides…
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Abby
The "Abby" books are a children's mystery series by Pamela Walls.
This book record contains several of these novels, not a single book. Of the two ebooks available, the first is "Abby: King's Ransom" (book 5) and the second is "Abby: Into the Dragon's Den" (book 6).
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Where two ways met
Handsome Paige Madison doesn't know what to do. Hes returned from the war and is on his way to building a career with a prominent businessman. But something is wrong, maybe even unscrupulous, about his boss. And the mans headstrong daughter has decided she wants Paige. In the midst of the confusion, he meets the ministers daughter and is drawn to her gentle faith. Loved by two beautiful women,…
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Lineage of Grace
Stories about 5 Women whom God chose. Tamar, Esther, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each woman's story includes a 6 part Bible study perfect for personal study or group discussion.
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The revelation
"Conclusion to the series spanning three generations in a quaint Old Order Amish community. A story of love, faith, and second chances featuring five courting-age sisters and their extended family that is both heartrending and uplifting"--Provided by publisher.
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