![]() ![]() But an unexpected discovery reveals her true past. ![]() ![]() Its themes of hope and reconciliation show us that even when we think we are far away, God's love is always present. The bestselling story of Katie Lapp, who longs for things forbidden to a young Amish woman. The Shunning is the first book in a trilogy that recreates the simple life of the Amish. Feeling betrayed, Katie watches as the only life she has ever known begins to unravel, leaving in its wake a furrow of pain and a future of hope. On the eve of Katie's wedding to widower Bishop John, startling news staggers out of her anguished parents, and nothing prepares Katie for the devastation their confession brings. Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman who embraces the Old Order laws, hide the beautiful baby dress in the attic? When Katie Lapp stumbles upon a satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk of her parents' attic, she knows it holds a story she must discover. But a secret lies buried that could shatter the tranquility its inhabitants have grown to love. In the quiet Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, time has stood still while cherished traditions and heartfelt beliefs have flourished. ![]()
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