Patricia Johns makes her Amish romance debut withThe Bishops Daughter. In this poignant, beautifully written novel, a faithful young Amish widow has a second chance at romance when she is reunited with her wayward first love . . .
 
As a bishops daughter and good Amish mother, widowed Sadie Hochstetler teaches her young son that God blesses those who try their best to please Him. But her brief marriage taught her that life is infinitely more complicated than that. Older, and serious, her late husband seemed a sensible choiceespecially compared to Elijah Fisher, the spirited boy with whom she butted heads and hearts. Then Elijah abruptly left for the Englisher world, taking Sadies beloved brother along with hima double betrayal she still strives to forgive. Especially now that Elijah has returned . . .
 
Elijah plans to stay in the Amish community only as long as hes needed, helping his family and working for Sadies ailing father. The outside world has changed him, leading him to question rules and restrictions that others take on faith. Once, hed been head over heels in love with the bishops daughtera girl he was judged unworthy of courting. Nine years have changed so much between them. Yet something remainsa spark that, for all their differences, might light the way home again . . .

"Heartrending, poignant and perceptive, this beautifully written story has a cultural rather than a solely religious focus and will appeal to fans of sweet romance across the board. A solid debut."
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