Where the Heart Takes You

In the years before the Revolutionary War, a group of people migrated to western Pennsylvania.  Greta Scholtz was one of the emigres and one of many who lost family members on the ocean crossing.  She is living with a widow and helping her out in her cabin.  In the next cabin lives Jacob Miller.  At first he's very stand-offish and closed off to the community.  The elders of the community come to Greta and Jacob to try to marry them to each other. At first, both are very resistant to the idea. When Greta wants to adopt two young orphans, Jacob seems to be her only choice.  But as she gets to know him. . . 

Virginia Wise has written an historical Amish novel and gives us a peek into the Amish world pre-industrial revolution.  She makes her characters relatable, believable, and sometimes spoiled. Her setting is appropriate to the novel, the times, and the situation. This is a five star book, with two thumbs up, and precocious twins to keep you entertained.

My thanks to Kensington Publications for allowing me to read and review this book.