The Fiddler
Beverly Lewis
Home to Hickory
Hollow, Book 1
Amish Fiction
Back of the
book:
Come
home to Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania—the beloved setting where Beverly Lewis’s
celebrated Amish novels began—with new characters and new stories of drama,
romance, and the ties that draw people together.
A
wrong turn in a rainstorm leads Englisher Amelia Devries to Michael
Hostetler—and the young Amishman’s charming Old Order community of Hickory
Hollow. Despite their very different backgrounds, Amelia and Michael both feel
hemmed in by the expectations of others and struggle with how to find room for
their own hopes. And what first seems to be a chance encounter might just
change their lives forever.
About the
author:
Beverly
Lewis, raised in Pennsylvania Amish country, is a former schoolteacher, an
accomplished musician, and an award-winning author of nearly ninety books for
adults and children, many of which have appeared on bestseller lists, including
USA Today and The New York Times. Her novel The Brethren won a 2007 Christy
Award for excellence in Christian fiction. Writing memorable stories set in
Amish farmland brings Beverly continual joy and inspiration. Her own family
heritage is Old Order Mennonite, but she has many dear friends among Amish
communities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Beverly and her husband, David,
live in Colorado.
My thoughts:
Reading
a Beverly Lewis novel is like coming home to an old friend. She tells a
compelling story in a gentle yet familiar way. We were all introduced to
Beverly’s fictitious world of Hickory Hollow back in 1997 with her first Amish
themed book The Shunning. Since then
she has gone on to write other novels featuring other locations.
With
The Fiddler we are brought back to
Hickory Hollow. In this new story we get to catch up with some of the
characters from the first series, but we also meet a whole new group of people
that bring freshness to this current series.
Before
I read the book, I happened to be flipping through my Netflix account and came
across the Hallmark movie of The Shunning.
It was a great way to refresh my memory about some of the characters and a
lovely visual to set the stage. I highly recommend that you watch it if you
have the chance.
The Fiddler not only takes
us into the Amish world, but also the realm of professional classical
instrumentalists. Amelia loves the violin, but her heart just isn’t in the
tour. Michael loves his family, but his heart is set on becoming an architect.
This is a beautiful story about the struggle to please your beloved family
while being true to what God has designed you for.
Whether
you are journeying to Hickory Hollow for the first time or if this is a return
trip you are going to enjoy The Fiddler. It
is a story full of depth yet light enough to enjoy. It was like a sentimental
get away for me!
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oooo I loved The Shunning series. I'll look forward to reading this. thanks for the review!
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