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Zusatztext Praise for the novels of Marta Perry “What a joy it is to read Marta Perry's novels!...Everything a reader could want—strong! well-defined characters; beautiful! realistic settings; and a thought-provoking plot. Readers of Amish fiction will surely be waiting anxiously for her next book.”—Shelley Shepard Gray! New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters of the Heart series “A born storyteller! Marta Perry skillfully weaves the past and present in a heart-stirring tale of love and forgiveness.”—Susan Meissner! author of As Bright as Heaven “Sure to appeal to fans of Beverly Lewis.”— Library Journal “Perry carefully balances the traditional life of the Amish with the contemporary world in an accessible! intriguing fashion.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Perry crafts characters with compassion! yet with insecurities that make them relatable.”— RT Book Reviews “[Perry] has once again captured my heart with the gentle wisdom and heartfelt faith of the Amish community.”—Fresh Fiction Informationen zum Autor Marta Perry Klappentext In this compelling novel in the Pleasant Valley series! a woman opens a quilt shop that brings the Amish and the Englisch together-and brings her unexpected challenges... Hoping for a distraction after a thwarted romance! new arrival Katie Miller sets up shop on Pleasant Valley's Main Street. It's not long before a quilting circle forms and women from both the Amish and Englisch worlds are crafting and socializing together-much to the consternation of the furniture craftsman next door. Caleb Brand has kept to himself since he lost his betrothed under scandalous circumstances! and he could do without all the feminine chatter! not to mention Katie Miller's carefree attitude. When Katie becomes involved with her Englisch friends in promoting Pennsylvania Dutch Days! some in town appreciate the new business it brings. But others are upset about the flood of outsiders it attracts. When acts of vandalism threaten Katie's shop! she turns to Caleb for comfort and soon a fragile friendship forms. But will Caleb's secret past prevent him from embracing a future with Katie? Or will their fragile romance develop the strength to last a lifetime? Chapter One Fast-paced chatter in Pennsylvania Dutch, followed by a ripple of women's laughter, floated through the archway to Caleb Brand's handmade-furniture shop from what used to be a hardware store next door. Caleb forced himself to focus on the rocking chair he was waxing, trying to ignore the sounds of change. He didn't like change. This building, with its two connected shops, had been a male enclave for years. Now everything was different, because Bishop Mose had decided to rent the other side to Katie Miller for a quilt shop. Caleb gritted his teeth and rubbed a little harder, trying to concentrate on the grain of the hickory. Rocking chairs were among his best sellers, and this one had turned out to his satisfaction. He'd never let anything go out of his shop that he wouldn't be happy to have in his own home. Another peal of female laughter. How many women were over there, anyway, helping to set up for the opening tomorrow? It sounded like half the sisters from the church district. No reason why Katie Miller, newly komm to Pleasant Valley from Columbia County, shouldn't open a quilt shop. He wished her well. Just not next door to him. The bell on his own front door jingled, and he looked up. Bishop Mose, his white beard fluttering in the mild May breeze that swept down the main street of the village, ducked into the shop. "Bishop Mose." He half rose, showing the bishop that he was behind the counter at the rear of the showroom. "Ach, Caleb, I thought you'd be tucked away upstairs in your workshop at this hour." The bishop, his years seeming to sit ligh...
