Bethany House; 350 pages; $15.99; Amazon |
I'm not for sure what year it was, but the very first book I read by Beverly Lewis was The Covenant (Abram's Daughters, Book One). I received it through a book club. I remember I had to pick out one more book to buy in the introduction package before joining, and I just randomly picked The Covenant.
Anyhow, "The Proving" is a standalone novel that centers on Amanda "Mandy" Dienner, a young woman who had left her Amish lifestyle to live her life as an Englisher. Well, that's until she learns her mother has passed away and has left her an Amish bed-and-breakfast in Lancaster County.
Of course things aren't always as simple as they look, as there is a catch to her inheritance - Mandy has to successfully run the bed-and-breakfast for one year!
After some thought, Mandy goes back home to the face the family she'd left behind and to take over her mother's business, but there's one other catch - the bed-and-breakfast's guests expects their host to be Amish!
No matter what's going on my life, I can always escape the real world when I read a book by Beverly Lewis, and "The Proving" happens to be one of those novels. From the get go, I was hooked to the plot. Mrs. Lewis has a wonderful way with words that grabs a hold of you and takes you into the story. I have read many Amish bed-and-breakfast books over the years, but "The Proving" is by far my favorite. The main character, Mandy, is well-written and likeable.(The latter is always a big plus in any book I'm reading.) And the side-characters are enjoyable as well.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Proving." It's a fast-paced Amish drama that's cleverly written with lively descriptions.
*Note - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Beverly Lewis penned her first story at age nine while living near Lancaster County Amish farmland, where she grew up. She welcomes her many readers-friends each day on Facebook and personally replies to fan mail. Lewis lives with her husband in Colorado near their family. Visit her website at: www.beverlylewis.com.
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