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In Rachel’s Garden, the Amish community of Pleasant Valley rallies around Rachel Brand, widow of Ezra Brand, to help her raise three children and maintain their farm after his tragic death. Friends and family, eager to support, offer advice that, although well‑intentioned, places added pressure on Rachel. The arrival of Gideon Zook, Ezra’s best friend, brings emotional challenges as she must decide whether to allow him to build the greenhouse Ezra had promised. As spring turns to summer, Rachel’s deep love for plants inspires her to place her heart into the garden and confront her grief. The story follows her journey toward embracing new beginnings and finding courage amid community expectations.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Marta Perry
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