num_pages: 279
description: The first novel in the Amish Seasons series brings with it the heat of summer the shadows of the past and a chance for a woman to win the heart of the only man shes ever lovedher husband.The death of Jacob Lapp a beloved member of the Amish community and the builder of the Stonyfield Farm Stand is difficult for all. On the day of Jacobs funeral his beloved daughter Miriam must deal with her grief as well as mounting apprehension knowing that she will soon see her sister Sarah who left the Amish community to live the Englisch life several years ago.Sarahs arrival forces Miriam to face the problems in her marriage. She has been unable to give her husband Daniel a child and fears he is not happy. Miriam has always suspected that Danielss heart truly lies with her sister and she worries about the effect Sarahs return will have on their already strained marriage. But when a disaster threatens the farm stand everyone must come together allowing new hope to grow not only for the community but for Miriam as well....
language: English
title: Summer Promise
publisher: Berkley