Welcome! I hope everyone enjoyed the eclipse on Monday. Beverly Lewis has a new novel being published on September 5. It is titled The Proving. I am looking forward to reading this new Amish novel. The Beloved Christmas Quilt by Wanda Brunstetter will be out on the same day.
Silvia’s Rose by Jerry S. Eicher
is the first novel in Peace in the Valley series. Esther Stoltzfus has moved with her daughter,
Diana new a new home in the valley. It is
a chance for them to start fresh after the death of her husband, Lonnie. Esther feels God has led her to the area to
marry Isaiah Mast. Isaiah is a widower
and a minister that Esther knew as a teen back in Lancaster County. Esther feels that Isaiah would be the perfect
husband for her and it seems that many people in the area agree. Esther is known for being no-nonsense,
practical, and organized (good qualities for a minister’s wife). Then she meets Joseph Zook who lives across
the street and owns a greenhouse. Joseph
is a widower who deeply loved his wife, Silvia.
He created a special rose (which he named Silvia’s Rose) which he is
hoping will win an award. Joseph’s
beliefs in romance and love change Esther’s views. Esther is not the only person influenced by
Joseph’s stories. Joseph knows he needs
a wife and mother for his son, Ben.
However, he has found it difficult to move on from Silvia until Arlene
King comes into his life. Arlene does
not buy into Joseph’s ideas of romance, but she yearns to be his wife. Is there a possibility of a second chance at
love for Joseph? Will Isaiah be able to
win Esther’s heart? Find out how their
stories end in Silvia’s Rose.
Silvia’s Rose is a sweet and
simple Amish romance novel. It is nicely
written and easy to read. Silvia’s Rose
is a clean, wholesome story that is perfect for younger readers (young
adults). I do wonder if people in real
life talk the way they do in this book.
They frequently mention God’s will, having faith, power of prayer,
etc. The religious aspect was a little
heavy for my tastes. I thought it needed
a lighter touch. My rating for Silvia’s Rose is 3 out of 5 stars. I found the main details to be repeated
frequently. The ending is
predictable. I kept hoping for a
different conclusion (would have made it more interesting). Silvia’s Rose is an inspirational story about
a second chance at love, faith, power of prayer, friendship, and how God has a
plan for each of us (if we are brave enough to follow His lead). Silvia’s Rose is a charming, Christian
romance. It is the type of story I would
have enjoyed when I was tween (I was an advanced reader--I read the works of Patrick Dennis when I was 13). The other two novels in the Peace in the Valley series are Phoebe's Gift and Mary's Home (I will be reviewing them soon).
I appreciate your visit. My current reading pleasure is Oh, Fudge by Nancy Coco. May you have a special and happy Tuesday. I will be featuring A Wedding Tail by Casey Griffin (do you know what other name this author writes under) next time (later in the week when I feel better). Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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