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Annie Zook is the devoted daughter of a preacher who resolves to abandon her passion for art for a full six‑month period, honoring a promise to her father. As the vow presses on, the arrival of a striking Englisher tests her resolve and amplifies her inner conflict about faith and artistic calling. In this Christian fiction set in Pennsylvania, Annie must decide whether her growing attraction to the Englisher will keep her from joining the Amish community she has considered, or if her commitment to her father’s wishes will remain unshaken. The story blends themes of faith, art, and personal choice within an Amish context and explores the complexity of keeping promises amid unexpected temptation.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Beverly Lewis
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