Gladden the heart
(Adult Book)

Sequel to: Hope in the land.

An Amish community must come to grips with a life-or-death situation which makes them look at their past differences.

1847. In Kishacoquillas Valley of central Pennsylvania, the Amish church must deal with a divisive question: What is a genuine spiritual experience? Susanna's beloved cousin Noah begins preaching while under trances and even though he is not a minister he gives long sermons that attract increasing attention. Adam, Susanna's intended, feels pressure from the bishop to speak out against the ways of revivalism. Susanna and Adam are pushed to opposite sides of the controversy, but when Noah goes missing the crisis demands they recognize the humanity they share regardless of beliefs.