I just finished reading this last book in the Sisters of Holmes County trilogy. It was great! What is it about you ask? Well here is what Amazon.com says:
Lose yourself in Holmes County, where romance, suspense, mystery, and faith-filled Amish ways rule the day! Martha Hostettler is concerned about the continuous attacks being made on her Amish family. With a definite motive and a myriad of methods, Luke Friesen looks like the culprit. Determined to clear his name, Martha decides to play detective. What will the search for truth cost her?
My opinion: This was a good series. It kept me with it throughout all three books. I loved the mystery and relational elements. This family is not from Pennsylvania, but from Ohio. So we get a tiny bit of a different feel. These books are a fast read - I read this one in a couple of days after and before work. I think Brunstetter has a different take on the Amish than Beverly Lewis. Where Lewis makes the Amish seem strict and legalistic in their Christianity, Brunstetter shows her characters more faithful. Therefore I enjoy both authors - it possibly gives a fuller picture of what the Amish life is like. This book deals with depression, forgiveness and the “English” and Amish working and living together as family.
If you are interested in reading about different lifestyles and are fascinated by the Amish, this is a good book for you! I recommend it.
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June 30th, 2008 at 7:34 am
I just read the first book of this series and reviewed it this month. I have been on an Amish kick as well. I was think about maybe doing a challenge but I am new to the book blogging community so I still have to think on it.
June 30th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I spend a lot of time in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania for work and have been fascintaed with their way of life and their beliefs. I am going to have to put this on my wishlist. At this rate I will never catch up!