The Photograph

Beverly Lewis

Sep 2015 · Baker Books

About this ebook

Inspiring New Novel from the
"Biggest Name in Amish Fiction"

Eva Esch and her sisters are in a predicament. With the passing of their widowed mother, Eva's older brother Menno plans to move his growing family into the Eden Valley farmhouse where they all grew up, leaving little room for his three single sisters. Surely, Menno reasons, at least one of them will marry this coming wedding season. Eva does hope to marry, but she isn't sure she wants to give up her sweet shop for the life of a farmer's wife, and she has no other prospects.

When younger sister, Lily, disappears in the night, leaving only a brief note, Eva fears she has been wooed away from the People by an outsider. And when Jed Stutzman, a young Amish buggy maker from Ohio, shows up in Lancaster with a photo of a Plain young woman, Eva's world begins to tilt. She feels powerfully drawn to the quietly charming stranger--but the woman in the forbidden photograph is no stranger at all. . . .

Ratings and reviews

Eva Esch feels her world is falling apart. When her sister decides to run away, Eva feels it is just to much to bear. She knows God has a plan but what could it be. When being pursued by two wonderful men can she find true love in one or is he actually in love with someone else or the idea of someone else? Jed Stutzman never imagined finding a life changing book with an intriguing picture on his journey. When he stumbles upon the actual girl, she is better than he could have ever imagined. When the truth finally comes to light so much miscommunication may be more than a budding relationship can handle. Will anyone be able to find Eva's sister and bring her back before she is lost for good? This novel is set in the 80's with all the wonderful Amish lifestyle and family devotion that we find with any Beverly Lewis novel. There are twist and turns, forgiveness and love all twisted together to make a great novel. I look forward to another glimpse into the lives of those in this novel, hopefully there will be more. I was given a copy of this novel from net galley for my honest opinion.

I don't read much, well 1 book in 9 years. I bought this book and 3 days later I was finished. Now I'm off to download another book by Beverly Lewis. God has given her a talent that I am pleased she has decided to share with the rest of us.

Enjoyed every minute of reading this book. Great characters!

About the author

Beverly Lewis is the New York Times bestselling author of more than ninety books in eleven languages. A keen interest in her mother's Plain heritage has inspired Beverly to write many Amish-related novels, beginning with The Shunning, which has sold more than one million copies and is an Original Hallmark Channel movie. In 2007, The Brethren was honored with a Christy Award. Beverly has been interviewed by both national and international media, including Time magazine, the Associated Press, and the BBC. She lives with her husband, David, in Colorado. Visit her website at www.beverlylewis.com or www.facebook.com/officialbeverlylewis for more information.