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Good story plot, with how decieving does not pay, and money is the root of all evil.
This was definitely the best book in the series. It was a very good book. One error that I noticed was when it referred to Rebecca's cousin, Jonathan, as her nephew.
I wondered if John was so set on joining the dreaded Mennonites if the Amish Bishop had refused to marry them, why would he not think to just go to the justice of the peace? It would make more sense and he wouldn't have to change religions. Although, they would likely be shunned or worse. But, they would have anyway.
Many of it was expected, but some was a surprise. The ending was excellent. Greed and rapaciousness are never a good combination.
I really would like to see another book with these characters, perhaps continuing with Luke & Susie.
I wondered if John was so set on joining the dreaded Mennonites if the Amish Bishop had refused to marry them, why would he not think to just go to the justice of the peace? It would make more sense and he wouldn't have to change religions. Although, they would likely be shunned or worse. But, they would have anyway.
Many of it was expected, but some was a surprise. The ending was excellent. Greed and rapaciousness are never a good combination.
I really would like to see another book with these characters, perhaps continuing with Luke & Susie.
Finally had a chance to read this final book in the Adams County series and was so glad I did. I wasn't as impressed with the second in the series, but this one has more mystery to it. I do find Jerry Eicher's work to be different than the numerous Amish fiction books written by female authors, but that isn't all bad. Just different, but still good.
Popular Amish fiction author Jerry Eicher finishes the Adam's County Trilogy with an intriguing story of a young couple's love, a community of faith, and devotion to truth. Rebecca Keim is now engaged to John Miller, and they are looking forward to life together. When Rebecca goes to Milroy to attend her beloved teacher's funeral, John receives a mysterious letter accusing Rebecca of scheming to marry him for money. Determined to forsake his past jealousies and suspicions, John tries hard to push the accusations from his mind. Upon Rebecca's return, disturbing news quickly follows. She is named as the sole heir to her teacher's three farms. But there's a condition'she must marry an Amish man. When John confronts Rebecca, she claims to know nothing. Soon Rachel Byler, the vengeful but rightful heir to the property, arrives and reveals secrets from the past. Now the whole community is reeling!
