num_pages: 320
description: When World War II breaks out Miriams fianc Henry is drafted and sent to a conscientious objector camp. But when Henry feels called to fight on the front lines he goes against the Amish church to follow Gods willforcing Miriam to choose between the rules of her religion and the leading of her heart. Its 1943 and Miriam Coblentz and Henry Mast are nearing their wedding day when the unthinkable happensHenry is drafted. However since he is a part of the pacifist Amish tradition Henry is sent to a conscientious objector Civilian Public Service camp. When he leaves for the work camp his gaping absence turns Miriams life upside down. Little does she know that its only the beginningWhen Henry returns home he brings news that shakes Miriam and their Amish community to the core. He tells Miriam he believes God has called him to enlist in the Army and fight for his country leaving her to make an important decision. She soon must choose between loyalty to the peaceful life shes always known and her love for Henry and her faith in their shared destiny.Two worlds collide in this unforgettable debut novel providing a fascinating and rare look into Amish culture during World War II. While Henry is battling enemies across the ocean Miriam struggles between devotion to Henry and her love of the Amish way of life. One question is at the bottom of it all: will she follow her religion or her heart?
language: English
title: Promise to Return
publisher: Howard Books