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The Abram's Daughters saga chronicles the lives of three generations of the Ebersol family, set in Amish community life in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Beginning at the end of World War II, the story follows Leah, Sadie, and later Aunt Ida, each navigating the challenges of faith and family responsibilities. In the present narrative, Leah faces a pivotal family announcement that brings both joy and sorrow, forcing her to balance heart and duty. Meanwhile, her twin sisters Hannah and Mary Ruth confront their own difficult choices, further testing the bonds that hold the family together.
Through everyday domestic scenes, barn work, and household duties, the novel portrays the real struggles of Amish women, the impact of small community decisions, and the search for inner peace within the confines of tradition and family expectations.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Christian Fiction
Authors: Beverly Lewis
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