A Seat by the Hearth

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Priscilla Allgyer, a young single mother, knows she cannot leave the past behind. But can love lead her toward the promise of healing

Priscilla Allgyer left her community to escape the expectations of Amish life. Now, years later, she is forced to returnalong with her six-year-old sonto the place she thought shed left behind forever. Though once estranged from her family, Priscilla is welcomed by her mother, but her father is cold and strict. He allows Priscilla to stay with them provided she dresses plainly, confesses her sins, and agrees to marry within the community. Once again, she feels suffocated, trapped, and alone.

As Priscilla reluctantly completes her shunning, she catches the eye of Mark Riehl, a farmer with a playboy reputation. Wary of Mark, Priscilla barely gives him the time of daywhile Mark, unused to being ignored by the women of Bird-in-Hand, wont give up the pursuit of her friendship. Priscilla desperately needs a friend in Mark, even if she doesnt realize itand after Priscillas father and the bishop catch her and Mark in a compromising situation, their relationship becomes more complicated than ever.

As affection quietly grows between them, Priscilla struggles to open her heart and reveal the painful secrets of her past. As Mark works to earn her good faith, can they both learn the hard lessons of love and trust And can two friends discover a happiness that only God himself could have designed The third book in the Amish Homestead series,A Seat by the Hearthinvites us back to the Lancaster community where friendships are forged and love overcomes all.

• Sweet, inspirational read
• Full-length novel (92K words)
• Third book in Amy Clipstons Amish Homestead series
• Can also be enjoyed as a standalone
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Reviews

' . . . a moving portrait of a disgraced woman . . . this will please Clipston's fans and also win over newcomers to Lancaster County.' * Publishers Weekly *
'Fans of Amish stories will root for these likable characters.' * Booklist *
'Fans of Amish stories will root for these likable characters.' * Hope by the Book *

Author Bio

Amy Clipston is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery series. Her novels have hit multiple bestseller lists including CBD, CBA, and ECPA. Amy holds a degree in communication from Virginia Wesleyan College and works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC. Amy lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, and three spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at amyclipston.com Facebook: AmyClipstonBooks Twitter: @AmyClipston