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Lewis, Beverly 1949-
Most widely held works about
Beverly Lewis
Most widely held works by
Beverly Lewis
The covenant by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
37
editions published
between
2002
and
2011
in
4
languages
and held by
2,939
libraries
worldwide
Four sisters in Lancaster County witness the secrets of their tiny home community as Leah suffers from her sister Sadie's shameful loss of innocence with an English boy and finds her own dreams of love with Jonas spinning out of control.
The shunning by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
47
editions published
between
1996
and
2011
in
5
languages
and held by
2,900
libraries
worldwide
On the eve of her wedding Katie Lapp discovers she is not the birth daughter of her Amish parents but their adopted daughter. After finding out the truth she knows she must find her birth mother no matter what the cost.
The preacher's daughter by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
23
editions published
between
2005
and
2011
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,895
libraries
worldwide
"Annie Zook--the preacher's eldest daughter--is expected to join the Amish church, but at 20 she is 'still deciding.' Because of the strict rules that guide the Plain community, she must continually squelch her artistic passion, although it has become her solace"--Provided by publisher.
The Englisher by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
23
editions published
between
2006
and
2011
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,849
libraries
worldwide
"Annie Zook, the preacher's daughter, struggles to keep her promise to her father--to abandon her art for a full six months. Will Annie's intention to join the Amish church be derailed by the attention of a handsome Englisher [outsider]?"--Provided by publisher.
The betrayal by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
30
editions published
between
2003
and
2011
in
4
languages
and held by
2,820
libraries
worldwide
Seperated from her beloved Jonas after he takes a six-month carpenter's apprenticeship in Ohio, Leah hopes that their relationship will endure but finds herself challenged by an unexpected test facing their families.
The sacrifice by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
25
editions published
between
1998
and
2011
in
4
languages
and held by
2,787
libraries
worldwide
When Sadie Ebersol abandons the Amish community with her sister Leah's beloved Jonas, the family of four sisters is thrown into turmoil, forcing Leah to make difficult choices between her happiness and her loyalty to those closest to her.
The brethren by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
17
editions published
between
2006
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,774
libraries
worldwide
Annie Zook, the Amish preacher's daughter, is caught between two worlds. Living with shunned friend Esther, Annie longs to return to her forbidden art and the idyllic days spent with Englisher Ben Martin, before her father ordered her never to see him again. Stunned when family secrets come to light, Ben determines to solve the mystery of his past. Will his future include Annie--or will the Brethren always stand between them?
The confession by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
37
editions published
between
1997
and
2011
in
4
languages
and held by
2,750
libraries
worldwide
Katie Lapp's identity had been shattered the moment she found the satin baby dress in the attic of her parents Amish home. Painfully torn from her close-knit community in the frightening ordeal called the shunning, Katie - now Katherine Mayfield - sets out to find the ailing birth mother she has never known. Her journey takes her to the peaceful home of Lydia Miller, where electric lights and telephones sets Katherine's mind whirling with "fancy" things, and on to the elaborate Bennett estate in the Finger Lakes region of New York. There she stumbles into a world of compassion and greed, mercy and betrayal - where the plain garb of the Amish is misused to disguise an evil conspiracy. Unknown to Katherine, her first love, Daniel, is taking appropriate steps to return to his Amish family - and to her. But their worlds may have drifted too far apart to bridge... Shunned from her home and alone in a world of strangers, Katherine Mayfield longs only for the gentle, loving embrace of the woman she hopes to call Mother.
The revelation by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
31
editions published
between
2005
and
2011
in
4
languages
and held by
2,746
libraries
worldwide
"Conclusion to the series spanning three generations in a quaint Old Order Amish community. A story of love, faith, and second chances featuring five courting-age sisters and their extended family that is both heartrending and uplifting"--Provided by publisher.
The prodigal by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
28
editions published
between
2004
and
2011
in
6
languages
and held by
2,721
libraries
worldwide
Truth can be thorny and even heartbreaking, yet Leah is required to make another difficult choice. Will this secret of secrets bring further sorrow for Leah, Sadie, and the Ebersol family? The Prodigal is a multi-layered mystery and a saga of love encompassed by the merciful threads that knit families together.
The parting by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
23
editions published
between
2007
and
2011
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,713
libraries
worldwide
As her family breaks away from their church district, Nellie is torn between her family and her beloved Caleb, who is staunch in his Old Order beliefs, but if Nellie waits too long to choose, she surely lose him to another.
The reckoning by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
33
editions published
between
1998
and
2010
in
3
languages
and held by
2,706
libraries
worldwide
The Powerful Conclusion to The Shunning and The Confession! Katherine Mayfield, the new Mistress of Mayfield Manor, always dreamed of a fancy "English" life. But as the seasons pass, she finds herself grieving the loss of her Amish family and her dearest friend, Mary Stoltzfus. Shunned for the Plain life she once knew, Katherine finds solace in volunteer work with hospice patients - a labor of love she hopes will bring honor to the memory of her birth mother. Unknown to Katherine, her long-lost love, Daniel Fisher, is desperate to locate his "Sweetheart girl", only to be frustrated at nearly every turn. Meanwhile, she delights in the modern world - once forbidden - cherishing the attention of Justin Wirth, her handsome suitor. Her childhood entwined with Daniel's, yet her present life far removed from Lancaster County, Katherine longs for the peace that reigned in her mother's heart. And once again, she is compelled to face the heritage of her past.
The postcard by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
25
editions published
between
1999
and
2011
in
5
languages
and held by
2,684
libraries
worldwide
Young Amish widow Rachel Yoder helps run a bed-and-breakfast in rural Pennsylvania, and when a guest, journalist Philip Bradley, finds an old postcard in the dresser of his room, it touches off a surprising chain of events.
The redemption of Sarah Cain by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
18
editions published
between
2000
and
2011
in
3
languages
and held by
2,659
libraries
worldwide
Stunned by news of her sister's and her brother-in-law's deaths, Sarah Cain journeys to Lancaster County to claim her five orphaned nieces and nephews, who have been brought up as members of the Amish community, and finds her life irrevocably altered by her encounter with the Plain people of the region.
The forbidden by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
16
editions published
between
2008
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,510
libraries
worldwide
Caleb Yoder's father has forbidden him to court Nellie Mae Fisher, but words alone cannot stop Caleb's devotion. Yet if he continues to pursue Nellie, he risks losing everything. Nellie, too, is torn. She longs to marry her Old Order beau but cannot ignore the gentle pull she feels toward the faith of her New Order family. Can she and her beloved satisfy the expectations of the People while remaining true to their hearts?
The secret by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
18
editions published
between
2009
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,423
libraries
worldwide
In the seemingly ordinary Amish home of Grace Byler, secrets abound. Why does her mother weep and wander deep in the night? And why does her father refuse to admit something is dreadfully wrong? Then, in one startling moment, the quiet life Grace has known is irrevocably altered, leaving her to question all she has been taught about love, family, and commitment. - Back cover.
The missing by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
23
editions published
between
2009
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,385
libraries
worldwide
"Englisher" Heather Lang has come to Amish country to relive fond memories of her mother and to contemplate a grave medical prognosis of her own. While in Bird-in-Hand, Heather meets Grace Byler and the two young women strike up a fast friendship, amazed by how well they click. Following the only clue they have, Grace and Heather travel together in hopes of finding Grace's mother and bringing her home. Will they find what they're looking for...or something much more?
The telling by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
17
editions published
between
2010
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,327
libraries
worldwide
Struggling to come to terms with a grave medical diagnosis, Heather Nelson is determined to forgo traditional medicine--to her father's chagrin--in hopes of finding answers and healing in Amish country. But first, she offers to drive her Amish friend, Grace Byler, to Ohio in order to find Grace's mother. Will mother and daughter, and one seriously ill graduate student, find the answers they long for? Or will "the telling" cause them all further pain?
The crossroad by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
25
editions published
between
1999
and
2010
in
3
languages
and held by
2,263
libraries
worldwide
After writing a story in Amish country, New York journalist Philip Bradley returns to Lancaster County haunted by the memory of a soft-spoken widow he met there, but winning her heart is just the first step in long journey that will require him surrendering his own culture.
The thorn by Beverly Lewis (
Book
)
13
editions published
between
2010
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,200
libraries
worldwide
Rose's older sister, Hen, knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man. Unable to abandon her Amish ways, Hen is soon separated from her very modern husband. Mattie, their young daughter, must visit her father regularly, but Hen demands she wear Amish attire--and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, despite her husband's wishes. Will Hen be able to reestablish her place among the People she abandoned? And will she be able to convince Rose to steer clear of rogue neighbor Nick?
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Lewis, Beverly M. 1949-
Lewis, Beverly Marie Jones 1949-
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