The Bookseller's Promise

In the first novel of Beth Wiseman's Amish Bookstore series, Yvonne Wilson travels from Texas to Indiana to convince Amishman Jake Lantz to sell her client a rare book from his collection. Jake is strong-willed and vowed never to sell the book, but he and Eva Graber read it together to discover its special qualities. The book leads them to mysterious questions about life, death, love, and loss, and the purposes of God.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: Zondervan

In the captivating first novel of Beth Wiseman's Amish Bookstore series, a rare and ancient book holds the key to a contemporary love story. Yvonne Wilson embarks on a journey from Texas to Indiana, driven by a single-minded mission: to persuade Amishman Jake Lantz to part with a precious book from his collection. However, Jake possesses an indomitable spirit, just as determined as Yvonne. As the night before his grandfather's passing approaches, Jake makes a solemn vow never to sell the book, a promise he intends to honor. Yet, he remains silent, unable to disclose the profound significance it holds for his beloved granddad.

Eva Graber, a woman who has harbored a deep love for Jake since her days working in his bookstore, realizes that he has yet to acknowledge her transformation into a beautiful woman. When Yvonne arrives, sparking a potential interest in Jake, Eva proposes a unique idea: they should read the book together, hoping to unravel its mysterious allure. What follows is a series of surprising events that take the trio on a profound journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of life, death, love, and the enigmatic purposes of God.

"The Bookseller's Promise" is a delightful and heartwarming contemporary Amish romance, part of a captivating series. With a book length of 80,000 words, it offers readers a captivating tale filled with discussion questions for book clubs. Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting characters, the picturesque Amish setting, and the timeless themes that will leave you pondering long after the last page.

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 213 x 139 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780310365532