The Englisch Daughter: A Novel

Paperback – ebook - audio

April 21, 2020

by Cindy Woodsmall (Author), Erin Woodsmall (Author)

Paperback: 352 pages

Publisher: WaterBrook

ISBN-13: 978-0735291027

A marriage is tested in this Old Order Amish novel of longing for renewed love and a path for forgiveness from the best-selling author of Gathering the Threads.

Old Order Amish wife and mother Jemima has put her marriage and family ahead of herself for years. She's set herself aside. Raising four children, she's followed all the rules and has been patient in looking forward to her time to chase a dream of her own.

But when she finds out that her life savings for pursuing that dream is gone--and her husband, Roy, has been hiding a child with another woman--her entire world is shattered. Will she be able to listen to God and love Roy's child? With so much at stake, how can she and Roy fix their relationship before their lives come crashing down?

Review by Marilyn: Wow, this is one intense book to read filled with complex characters and plots. This story is about Roy and his infidelity within an Amish community that is filled with deceit and lies until the truth is revealed. Jemima and Roy marriage is strained due to his behaviors. Jemima and Abigail, Roy’s sister, are devastated when they are told there are no funds left in the savings account to fulfill their dream of a food truck. Bring in another Amish man Chris to help Roy on his horse farm, only to discover he is assisting his addict brother with his gambling debts by fighting for money. The characters have several unique circumstances and issues to overcome. This story is filled with true to life issues to overcome; however, there is a faith message of forgiveness, God’s love, romance and mercy even after suffering intense pain and sorrow of rejection.

This is a well penned story by Cindy and Erin Woodsmall confronting some modern issues. I’m never disappointed in reading their books as they are relatable stories about real life issues.

Thank you to NetGalley and Waterbrook publisher for an opportunity to read this advance book. I was not required to write a positive review but have shared my own thoughts as this book is definitely a 5++ star read.

My thoughts (LVH): There is a reason why Cindy Woodsmall and her daughter-in-law Erin are among my top three favorite Amish authors and THE ENGLISCH DAUGHTER is a good example why. i was kind of hesitant to start it as I had just finished a page-turner romantic suspense and you know when you come off a book high... Well, this book extended the high!

I fell in love with Jem and Roy, Abi and Chris and I *had* to keep reading to see what happened next. I ignored my own work deadline and read the entire book in a day. It was that good. Now I don't want to read the next book!

The characters are realistic. the circumstances real life, and the story-telling top-notch. I *loved* this book! There's some valuable life lessons included too.

If you are looking for a great Amish book to read, grab a copy of THE ENGLISCH DAUGHTER today.

I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.