In a special new series of book reviews by current FURL members, we present our second edition. The following review of Her New Story by Laura Bradford is written by committee member Susan Bozak.
Have you ever wanted something so badly…you knew you would get it?
Meet Tess Baker, an investigative reporter at a magazine. She knew the envelope she was handed at the team meeting would finally land her in the league with her fellow colleagues —-the ones who not only get recognition from the editor but receive exciting investigative assignments that take them around the world.
Her assignment: a trip to Pennsylvania Amish country.
Tess’ heart is filled with anger and resentment about not being assigned to a more exciting destination. Nonetheless, she sets off to Pennsylvania…where she is determined to find a scandal in the Amish community and write that article where she finally will receive that important recognition.
What she didn’t expect to find are four Amish women, a young boy, and “Miss Lottie” who embrace her into their lives. They lift the clouds that darken her heart. They bring warmth, sunshine, and hope back to Tess. And she certainly didn’t expect Jack, a fellow “Englisher” who slowly chips away at the ice that encases her heart.
All fans of Amish fiction will love this story and, in the end, will cheer for Tess who begins a new journey with friends whom will always be there for her.
You can find “Her New Story” by Laura Bradford at the Urbana Regional Library, along with the cozy mysteries Bradford writes which are also set in Amish country.
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