About the book:
Leisel Bachmann left her Amish roots and beloved sisters to pursue a career in medicine without a second thought. She has an Englisch boyfriend, Nick Jordan, and dreams of a new life--but those dreams come crashing down when her sister Marie is diagnosed with cancer.
Soon nothing is going as she planned--not her state boards, not her first nursing job, and certainly not her relationship with Nick. As she becomes increasingly discouraged, her aunt shares the story of Leisel's grandfather during World War II and the struggle he faced between returning to Lancaster or being with the woman he loved.
Peace and a vision for the future are difficult to find, and when Nick leaves Pennsylvania for a completely new life, Leisel is faced with impossible choices. Will she stay in Lancaster, close to her family and the traditions of her past? Or learn from her grandfather's story and embrace a life of love and service in an uncertain future?
Soon nothing is going as she planned--not her state boards, not her first nursing job, and certainly not her relationship with Nick. As she becomes increasingly discouraged, her aunt shares the story of Leisel's grandfather during World War II and the struggle he faced between returning to Lancaster or being with the woman he loved.
Peace and a vision for the future are difficult to find, and when Nick leaves Pennsylvania for a completely new life, Leisel is faced with impossible choices. Will she stay in Lancaster, close to her family and the traditions of her past? Or learn from her grandfather's story and embrace a life of love and service in an uncertain future?
My thoughts:
I have been waiting for the third book in, The Sisters of Lancaster series and let me just tell you, it is well worth the wait. Reading this is like visiting old friends because even though it's been awhile since you've caught up with them it's seems like you are just picking up where you left off the last time you were together. That is one of the many things I love about this author is how she draws you in from the beginning with her well crafted characters and well researched plots. If you are familiar with the authors work then you know she writes dual time lines that leave you wanting to know more about her characters ancestors.
Ms. Gould reunites the Bachmann family on their farm so there are characters who I have come to love along with some new characters that I grew fond of. My all time favorite of everyone throughout this series has been Aenti Suz! Goodness, that dear lady can tell a story since she knows so much family history. There are different reasons families come together and in this book, Leisel
who has left her Amish roots to become a nurse goes home to be with her sister Marie who is having serious health issues. Leisel has a lot to think while she's helping her family, she is concerned about passing her state boards, her Englisch boyfriend Nick, a Mennonite Doctor who has taken a personal interest in her and why her Mamm is behaving the way she did. I found Mamm to be cold and dispassionate for the most part.
There is so much to love about this book but my favorite part was when Aenti Suz shares the story of her father (Liesel's grandfather) a story that Liesel needs to hear so she can come to terms with what is happening in her life. I loved how the author wove the two storylines together showing how past decisions are relevant to present decisions that Liesel must make.
As a fan of both Amish and Historical fiction this book this hit mark on my favorite genres. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy one or both of these genres.
I received a copy from the publisher and was under no obligation to write a review. All opinions are my own.
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