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The Prodigal continues the Abram family narrative, exploring the complex dynamics within a Pennsylvania Amish community. Leah confronts a new, painful secret that challenges her values and the bonds between the sisters. The story examines themes of love, deception, disgrace, and redemption while tracing the intertwined lives of Amish women.
Set against the close-knit backdrop of Amish life, the novel delves into family loyalty, moral dilemmas, and the enduring strength of kinship as the characters navigate a web of hidden truths and unexpected returns.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction/Religious Fiction
Authors: Beverly Lewis
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