"Miriam Troyer has had a secret crush on Mark Byler since she was a teenager, but she knows they can never have a relationship: Mark is a big-city attorney and an Englischer. Her Amish community is too far removed from all he knows--and she loves her quiet way of life. Mark has always loved his visits to his grandfather's farm, but he's convinced the Amish life isn't for him. There's so much of the world to see and experience, and the excitement of...

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,...