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Lancaster County, with its rolling meadows and secret byways, may seem idyllic, but it is not without its thorns. THE ROSE TRILOGY is the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church, and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives.

Rose Kauffman, a spirited young woman,…

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1 author picked The Thorn as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Having grown up in a relatively conservative faith community, I can appreciate how hard it can be to get some solid, non-idealistic marriage advice. There is the way things should be, and the way things are.

This book pulls you into the imperfect lives of two sisters… and the older sister, Hen, has a marriage that is falling apart, and she cannot seem to get a good piece of advice for love or money! And her crumbling marriage depends on it.

I spent the whole night wanting to crawl into the book and give her a shake and some solid…

From Patricia's list on immersive Amish romances.

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