Publisher’s Description:
I will stop at nothing to protect the man I love – even if it means sacrificing my own reputation.
My Amish community has placed on me the strictest Bann they’ve ever enacted. It is something they felt they must do to deter others from engaging in the same sinful behavior as me.
The leaders have one request from me – that I name my child’s vatter. But I refuse to confess. I will never reveal my child’s father’s identity. Because of my rebellion, I am required to wear a dress of our community’s verboten color, and I must live a life of isolation apart from my loved ones. Everyone is warned to avoid me, the woman in the crimson dress, lest they become tainted with sin my too.
I’m saddened they feel the need to punish me. But I am not alone. I have my boppli, after all. As far as my boppli’s vatter goes, his identity must never ever be revealed.
It is a secret I will take to my grave.
An intriguing Amish take on The Scarlet Letter!
My Review:
The author did a wonderful job of taking different elements of the book from “The Scarlett Letter” and setting this book in an Amish community. I was amazed at how quickly I was drawn into this book. This story was told in the first person by the main character, Ruby, and it was easy to feel deep compassion for her and the wide range of emotions that she was experiencing. The ending of this story was very well-written, and the author did a masterful job of drawing all the emotions and lessons of faith together. This book is only 86 pages long, but it felt as complete as if I’d read a full-length novel. I think it’s one of the best Amish books I’ve read, and highly recommend this one.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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Jennifer Spredemann
Heart-Touching Amish Fiction
USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has authored over three dozen Amish fiction titles in her “can’t-put-down” writing style, some which have won awards. She resides in Indiana Amish Country with her family on a former Amish farm where the documentary Breaking the Silence was filmed. “…Spredemann weaves a thread of love and intrigue into a quilt of faith and values.” – reader review
jebspredemann@gmail.com
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