This novel is the first book in the Amish Beginnings Series.
The story is set in 1737. A small group of Amish embark on the ship, Charming Nancy, on their way to the colonies where a member awaits their arrival.
Anna doesn’t want to go to the New World where William Penn has made land available to her church members. She wants freedom to worship God just as her members do, but she’d rather stay with her grandparents.
Bairn, the ship’s carpenter, isn’t pleased when his captain agrees to transport so many passengers. Half the number of passengers would be crowded below deck, but the little boy, Felix, refuses to stay below. Anna comes after him. She’s beautiful but is also one of the ‘Peculiars.’ Bairn fights his growing feelings for her.
There are many layers to this story. Bairn is a man with a past. Readers are given glimpses of it throughout the novel.
There isn’t a lot of dialogue in this novel. The main characters are believable. One is a character readers will love to hate.
There are many surprises in the action-packed drama. I had a hard time putting it down.
Anna’s strong faith in God is her anchor when things go terribly wrong.
Full of twists and turns, this novel is a definite page-turner!
Recommend! Will look for more by this author.
-Sandra Merville Hart
Christianbook.com
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