If this book were a show, the title character would not appear in the show at all. She is a memory of Joseph's and has died before the book begins.
Jerry Eicher writes Amish fiction of extremely high quality. He has worked this story out so that the reader cannot figure out exactly how it is going to end.
Esther's husband, Lonnie, has died, and she moves with her daughter to the South Lancaster County community. She's hoping to catch the attention of Isaiah, a man her radar has honed in on for a long time.
Arlene is Dorrine's cousin and is seeking a husband. She feels Joseph is just the man for her, if she can change him to her liking.
Joseph takes some things that his late wife, Silvia, taught him about hybridizing plants and is working on a rose just to commemorate the memory of his love for her.
These are the stars of this particular show, with some minor characters who like to throw wrenches into the works.
The book is a great read with interesting people, events, and settings. It is meant to be savored, each word taken in and pondered. This is a five star book, two thumbs up, and a rose created just for you.
My thanks to Harvest House Publishers for allowing me to read and review this book.
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