A Plain Leaving

A Plain Leaving (The Sisters of Lancaster County) Paperback

Leslie Gould (Author)

At age twenty, Jessica Bachman left her two beloved sisters and her Amish community after clashing with the new bishop about her role in the family and the future of their farm. She tried to convince Silas Kemp, who'd been courting her for two years, to join her, but when he said no, she fled anyway. 

Three years later, she returns home for the first time since leaving Lancaster to attend her father's funeral. Her arrival back revives all sorts of emotions--yearnings and sorrows alike. Jessica knows things will never return to how they were. But in seeing Silas again, she can't help but wonder what might have been.

Struggling to decide where her next step should take her, she learns the story of a Revolutionary War-era ancestor that echoes her own choices. Will Jessica leave her family and community forever, or is there peace and healing and love yet to come?

My Review:

When Jessica come back home after 3 years living as an Englisher she finds herself with mixed emotions. She thought she had left the life of an Amish woman behind but begins to miss the farm and her family. She thought she had gotten over the man she left behind but soon learns that her feelings were still there but wonders if it was too late.

Things at home may have changed but she soon realizes that the Lord was working on her heart and guiding her back to His plans for her life.

This book was hard to put down. I would recommend this book to my friends.;

I received a copy of this book for my review.