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The Bishop's Daughter

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5 stars
This is probably one of the most interesting and intriguing Amish books. I have read in a very long time if not ever. I enjoyed the real inside look of the struggles some Amish have trying to conform to their way of life. I truly appreciated the fact this book shows struggles with teenagers and adults that are very much like the "English" way of life and struggles everyone faces. I certainly didn't expect the book to end the way that it did. However, that being said. the ending was perfect. I really hope this is our the first book in a series! I want more from these characters and this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. The views given are my own. #TheSilverLadiesofPennyLane #NetGalley

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Took me a bit to get into this one, as Sadie is not exactly a likeable character, at least in the beginning. She is so rigid and sees everything in black and white only, following the preaching of her father, the Bishop. So when Elijah comes back, her old teenage crush, to help his father and work on Sadie's farm helping her father, it is hard for her to get past her anger that he left the Amish as a teenager, leaving her behind. Now he is back, but doesn't plan on staying, so what is the point? Once the story got going, and the side stories of her sister and her brother add to the mix, I had a hard time putting this one down. Shows a bit more the harder part of the Amish life, but overall a good read. Would highly recommend.

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Being the Bishops child is not easy . Sadie is a young widow with a young son who has to move back home . Her husband who was a good big older left her with a little money but his children from the first marriage received the farm. Her family has to hire someone to help with the farm since her dad has a heart condition. He hires Elijah . Elijah has not been in the Amish community for a few years. He left with Sadie's brother in the middle of the night. Being her first love she has several reasons to be upset with him. He only came back because he received a letter from his dad saying he needed help . Sadie finds out her brother will not come home because he is living with a girl and expecting a child. Elijah tries to explain to her the differences in what he and her brother believe and the tight beliefs of the Amish. They both still have very strong feelings for each other and don't know what to do with them. After she is allowed to go and see her brother and how he lives she realizes he cant and wont every come home. As much as it hurts her she has to let him go. A lot of things change with her fathers health. When the bishop comes home he lets Elijah go. But she her brother shows up and needs help. Elijah steps in and volunteers to help with his children. Sadie and Elijah talk and try to work things out for them both to be happy in the Amish church.

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The Bishops Daughter is a very heartwarming story written by Particia Johns. This is my first story by this author but definitely will not be the last. I enjoyed her writing style and story very much. The author has done an outstanding job telling her story with the characters she created. This story is very intense and will definitely keep the readers interest to the end. As I read this story I felt as if I were standing there watching it play out because the author gave exceptional details and description.

I thought enjoyed getting to know Sadie Hochstetter and Elijah Fisher.Sadie being the devout Bishops daughter and Amish woman would not stray from her beliefs. Elijah, who jumped the fence as a teenager, is strong in his beliefs that the English world was where he belonged. There is a wide gap between these two and no apparent way to close it. Their journey is a long one but it may not turn out the way they hoped.

This story is full of love, regrets, sadness, and forgiveness. But are second chances always a given? This story has faith and teaches everyone to rely on it. But again faith or church is just not enough for everyone.

I was given the opportunity to read this book in advance of its release thanks to Netgalley and Patricia John's. I was not approached by anyone to post a favorable review. I have rated this book with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.

Congratulations to Patricia Jon's for writing this amazing story filled so much emotion. I will be anticipating more amazing stories from this author in the future.

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The Bishop's Daughter is a sweet and delightful read that I enjoyed. I give it four and a half stars.

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The main theme of “The Bishop’s Daughter” by Patricia Johns appears to be “conflict.” There are several different threads to this story, and each of them deals with some type of conflict. The widow Sadie attempts to come to terms with her past marriage failures, as well as her undeniable attraction to her former sweetheart Elijah, who now works on her family’s farm. Elijah must make a decision about returning to the freedoms of the English world, or remaining in the Amish community to assist his struggling parents. Sadie’s father and mother try to reconcile themselves to the loss of their adult son Absolom to the English world. Absolom must make decisions about the care of his two children. Sadie’s young sister Rosamanda struggles with a romantic attachment to an older Amish boy.

All in all, this novel presented quite a dramatic and serious tone, as opposed to some of the other more lighthearted Amish novels I have read. This was not a negative thing, but underscored that all families have problems that cannot be quickly solved. The conflicts are wrapped up in the end, but the author leaves the door open to further developments with the Graber family.

I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

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The Bishop's Daughter was a book that really challenged me because it was so realistic! Sadie is a young widow whose much older husband did not love her. She returns home to live, with her very young son, until she will be encouraged to marry again. Sadie's old beau returns from living the Englisher life where he lived with Sadie's brother. He is helping Sadie's father on the farm because her dad is very ill. At this early point in the story, I figured it would turn into a typical love story but it did not. The depths of belief in the Ordnung and the extent a family will go through to pull a wayward child back home was surprising. This is a solemn story and somewhat heartbreaking. I believe this is what a real Amish family faces when someone chooses to leave the community. I truly enjoyed reading this! It was nice to read a fictitious book that wasn't sugar coated. I highly recommend The Bishop's Daughter.

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Sadie, a young widow with a small child has grown up a lot in the nine years since she had seen her first love, Elijah. He had left the Amish for the English life, along with Sadie's brother. but now has returned home to help his father's failing business. This story tells the heartbreaking relationships of Amish families that have been hurt by one leaving the faith. It highlights the ridged rules that the Amish follow and has some twists that readers may not see coming. This is not a cookie cutter Amish story. Readers will enjoy reading a different aspect of Amish life.

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The main character, Sadie is widowed with a young son. Then a man from her past that had left the Amish to become English, comes back, and they reconnect. I really enjoyed this book. I love Amish fiction and the simplicity of the Amish way of life.

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This Amish romance revolves around the widow Sadie Hochstettler, still fairly young, with a young son. As her Bishop father asks her long ago romantic interest who had left to join the English to help work his farm, as he is no longer healthy, they both feel some of the old feelings coming back, even after 9 long years. Yet there are many things to resolve.

This was a good book and the first I have read from this author. I enjoy "Prodigal son" type stories and finding your way back. I enjoyed this author's writing style and will be watching for more of her books.

I received an ebook copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

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Sadie is a widow with a young son. Elijah is her first love who lured her brother, Absolom, to the Englisch world. Sadie's father is the bishop who leads their community with an iron fist on a tight rein.

When Elijah returns to help his father out with his business, the bishop hires him to do some farmwork that he is no longer physically able to do. Everyone in the community believes Elijah is back to stay, but Elijah and Absolom have plans for a lawn service business they will run together.

Patricia Johns has put together a book on Amish life that allows the reader to understand how different Amish life is from community to community, depending on who is leading the community. The "rules" for living life vary among the communities and the inconsistencies aren't necessarily visible to those within that community. But Patricia has opened the eyes of the reader to what Amish life can be.

The Bishop's Daughter is a five star book, with two thumbs up, and a life of grace to see you through.

I wish to express my appreciation to Zebra Books for allowing me to read and review this book.

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Sadie is trying to hang up a lantern.she is up early while her mamm,dart,younger sister rosamanfa and 3year old son are sleeping.Her husband Mervin passed away while she was still pregnant.Sadie also woke up earlier to read letters from her brother. I couldn't get interested in Sadie s life.

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Sadie and Elijah's most unlikely second chance at love. Provides a first chance for happiness for so many others. As well as themselves. In this most heartwarming one sitting wonder.

I really enjoyed The Bishop's Daughter. Although the beginning was what amounted to your usual, bad boy back to save devout parents issue.

This story really doesn't find its feet until Sadie is allowed to go with Elijah back to Chicago to see her brother.

It is when she finally gets to see Absalom in his role as father and boyfriend to his child's mother, Sharon. That she comes to understand. That life may not be as black and white to the rest of the world. As life with her father and in the Amish community has led her to believe.

The one the one thing about this story that readers may find hard to swallow. Is Absalom's parents inability to accept, or even entertain the fact that he has a life outside of the Amish community. All they were interested in is whether or not he could or would come home.

Inasmuch as one can understand or even sympathize with his parents. This may be a sticking point with some readers. Due to the fact that Absalom's coming home would literally mean the breaking up of a family. And his having to leave both his natural child, and his adopted one. For a community that is built on the tenants of family and God first. This seems not only drastic, but also very hypocritical.

Given the fact that mental illness was alluded to. Through the character of Sharon. It would have been very nice to have seen that expounded upon. Especially since said illness plays a major part in this story's stories heartwarming ending.

All in all. This book had just the right amount of family, faith, and good old-fashioned drama to keep the pages turning. Not to mention the tear-jerking, afore mentioned heartwarming, and life-affirming ending that we read these romances for.

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A unique look into the life of the Amish.
The lifestyle and simplicity of the Amish has gained vast popularity in recent years and so many books are being written about it. Its getting kinda repetitive. This one is a very unique look at the trouble the Amish face when they are given the choice of becoming english or marrying and staying in the Amish Faith. This is the first Amish book I have read that the author does not completely agree with all the rules and orders of the Amish. It caused me to really think about the Amish faith and if I personally agreed with the way the Amish faith is portrayed.
I would highly recommend this book if for no other reason than the author really makes you think.
I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback, the opinions expressed within are my own.

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I really enjoyed The Bishop's Daughter. It really showcased the difficulty a Bishop's family can experience when their own family strays.

In The Bishop's Daughter, Sadie Hochstetler is living in her family's home with her three year old son. Sadie's husband has died. Things change when Sadie's father hires a hand to help him maintain his farm. That farm hand is Sadie's first and only love that left the community along with her brother nine years ago.

Elijah Fisher has returned to his Amish community so that he can help his father who is financially strapped. Elijah has spent the last nine years in the English community. Elijah harbors some bitterness towards the Bishop for some of the rules the community goes by. Elijah also still has strong feelings for Sadie. As Sadie and Elijah begin working together, those feelings are rekindled. But Elijah has plans of returning to the English world. Sadie does not think Elijah would be the strong Amish influence her young son needs. When Elijah and Sadie go to the English world where Sadie's brother has made his life, Sadie's eyes are opened. She sees what happens when someone leaves the community and tries to live in the English world.

Soon circumstances force Elijah to make a stand and a decision. Is the love he feels for Sadie enough to keep him in his community and Sadie has to decide if Elijah would be the good Amish husband she is searching for.

The book is well written and the ending is so satisfying. I received and ARC of this book and this is my honest feedback.

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I really enjoyed The Bishop's Daughter! Beautifully written, the story begins with the widow Sadie, and her father's new employee, a man she hadn't seen in nine years. They fight against their growing attraction because he has chosen a very different life from what she wants and expects. This book is well written, clean, Amish fiction that is easy to read. I couldn't put it down!

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My first array into this genre was just fascinating.
Sadie Hochstetler is a young widow with a little son. Her much older husband died without leaving her any provision, so she had to come back to live with her parents. Her father, bishop Gruber begins to feel unwell and decides to hire help- Elijah Fisher who has just come back from the Englisher world. 9 years ago Elijah left and took with him Bishop Gruber 's son and Sadie's beloved brother Absalom. Sadie and Elijah were secret sweethearts and Sadie's heart was broken when Elijah left without saying goodbye. Unfortunately, despite Sadie's best efforts, her marriage was miserable, as she never managed to earn her husband's affection. She is more mature now and better at understanding how hard relationships and marriages can be. Elijah is back to his Amish community only for a short time to help his parents financially and then he wants to open a business in the Englisher world. Can Sadie and Elijah find a future together? And if yes, where and based on what?
I liked how well-built the characters were. The narrative isn't particularly fast-paced, so there was a lot of time to add depth into this exploration of what love, affection and responsibility is.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

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Love is the main theme here. A wonderful theme I might add.
Love is patient, Love is Kind. But it's easier said than done. For some parents it is hard to show love where their kids are concerned. Others want only the best for their kids.
While other still yet don't want the responsibility to take care of their kids.
This story kind of hit home with me because it sort of reminds of the life I had with my parents. They provided for me ok but they never really cared for me because my dad said quote I wasn't his by blood. Mom later in life it was like she gave up on herself. She stayed sick a lot
But I learned a hard lesson just like Elijah. Home is where the heart is and where your family is no matter the situation you ran away from. I wanted to reach through the story and give Elijah the hug and love he so desperately needed. But I also wanted to choke him because I got so tired of him and Sadie telling each other they weren't meant for each other. I felt like Groundhog day the movie in this book!!
I can't imagine a man not loving me but I guess it can happen. I kept wanting to kick Sadie in the butt to see what was right in front if her before it was too late. Thank the Lord God He works in mysterious ways!!
You can't shove away what's meant to be. It's all part of God's bigger plan for all of us. Even if we can't see it at the time.
Some us are just so set in our ways that we are comfortable. We're too afraid to take that big step outside our comfort zone like some of the Amish were.
Traditions can be good but they can also be harmful. There wouldn't be any room to grow as needed.
For the most part, I really enjoyed the book except for the repetitive parts. I'm still giving this book 5 stars because I do love a good Amish novel. They are an interesting people and some of us can learn from them
An oh my!! I just love the name Absolom!! Oh sooooooo gorgeous of a name! It's an usual name and I thought he lived up to his name in this story!
I hope there's a sequel to this book because Elijah and Sadie have more to tell!!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley. No compensations were received and all opinions are my own.

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This is a story of Sadie Hochstetler,who is the Bishop's daughter. Sadie losses her husband who was much older than her and moves back with her parents. Sadie's marriage was not one with a lot of love. Elijah Fisher was her love as a child. Elijah left the faith with her brother years ago. He comes back to help his father with his failing farm. To earn money the only one who will hire him is the Bishop. This story is about forgiveness and learning to trust again. It is a well written book with lots to learn from. Thanks NetGalley for the chance to read and give my review.

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I truly enjoyed The Bishop's Daughter by Patricia Johns, but I just wanted to shake Sadie at certain points of the book. I don't know what an accurate portrayal of Amish life is, but I was frustrated by the constraints the characters in the book faced and readily accepted. The author gave us a book filled with emotion and some tough subjects such as depression that so many of us can relate to on a personal level. I highly recommend the book.

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