Always Close to Home

by Jerry S. Eicher

Overview

Are Two Miracles Too Much to Ask For?

Twins Laura and Lydia Mast keep few secrets from each other, but even Laura doesn't sense the great ache Lydia has held in her heart since Laura started dating the charming John Yoder. When will it be Lydia's turn for love?

Despite having a willing suitor in Wendell Kaufman, who once unsuccessfully pursued her sister, Lydia's attention is fixed on Milton Beiler. Milton hasn't paid Lydia the least bit of attention, and worse still, he's on rumspringa and conflicted about permanently joining the church.

Meanwhile, Laura's world is turned upside down when a tragic accident threatens her dreams of becoming John's frau. Despite the obstacles in her path, Laura remains steadfast in her faith.

Will Lydia's love for Milton win out over his love for the world, and is Laura strong enough to face an uncertain future with John? Only the Lord has the answers the Mast sisters so desperately search for.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736965927
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	01/31/2017
Series:	The St. Lawrence County Amish , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	174,328
File size:	519 KB

About the Author

Jerry Eicher’s Amish fiction has sold more than 800,000 copies. After a traditional Amish childhood, Jerry taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. Since then he’s been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, in Virginia.

Jerry Eicher’s Amish fiction has sold more than 800,000 copies. After a traditional Amish childhood, Jerry taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. Since then he’s been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, in Virginia.

Editorial Reviews

03/15/2017
Twins Laura and Lydia Mast have always been close, but when Laura attracts John Yoder's romantic attentions, Lydia wonders when she will find love. She's interested in Milton Beiler, but he's struggling with whether to remain in the community after he finishes his rumspringa. Lydia hopes that working on her uncle's farmstead will help ease her loneliness. But then Laura and John's engagement is threatened by an accident that leaves John blind, just as Lydia is finally gaining notice from Milton. The siblings will have to draw on their faith to make the difficult choices that now confront them. VERDICT Eicher's trilogy finale (after A Heart Once Broken and Until I Love Again) skillfully builds tension as the Mast sisters struggle to claim what they desire in a patriarchal society. Fully fleshed-out protagonists, a homespun story line, and use of German patois vividly brings the Amish world to life. Aficionados of the genre will want this one.

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