Rosanna's Gift

Rosanna is often called upon to aid her mamm, Sarah, in midwifing and delivering babies.  When an Englisch girl shows up at their door in labor, the two women spring into action to help the girl deliver her bopplin.  Once the baby is delivered, the young girl wants nothing to do with the infant and gives the little girl to Rosanna.  Rosanna falls instantly in love and when she finds out that the girl has named her permanent guardian, decides to keep the babe. 

Rosanna's Gift is a sweet read that details the struggles Rosanna goes through by adopting this baby girl.  She pretty much gives up on marriage and having her own children because of her responsibility with this baby.  For a while she liked Henry Zook, but he never really seemed to like her.  Paul Hertzler seemed to be a good friend, but she never really noticed him. 

Susan Lantz Simpson writes using great detail that colors the plot to make an engaging storyline.  Her characters are fully fleshed out and even the minor characters add something worthwhile to the narrative.  This is a five star book with two thumbs up, and a gift of invaluable price.

My thanks go to NetGalley.com and Kensington Books for providing the galley I read for this review.