The Thorn

Name: The Thorn
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Author: Beverly Lewis
ISBN: 9781449839963

Author: Beverly Lewis

Series: Rose (Lewis) #1

Narrator: Christina Moore

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/12/2010

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Religious, Amish

Synopsis

A Christy Award winner, New York Times best-selling author Beverly Lewis has garnered acclaim as the queen of Amish fiction. The Thorn begins her Rose Trilogy, the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church-and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives. Rose Kauffman finds herself growing closer to the bishop's foster son despite the warnings of her older sister, who knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man.

About Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, has more than 19 million books in print. Her stories have been published in twelve languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rebekah on June 25, 2018

I really enjoyed reading this book... although I wish it had been a little more suspenseful and gripping. However, some of the characters, especially Nick, we're very intriguing. I am looking forward to finding out what happens in the next two books.......more

Goodreads review by Steven on November 01, 2015

I enjoyed this book emmensly. It is a story of two sisters on the fringe of the Amish religion making a life in the Pennsilvania Douch country of Lancaster County PA. I recommend this book highl Enjoy and Be Blessed. Diamondy......more

Goodreads review by Amy on December 03, 2020

A gripping story of faith during troubled times and family issues. Readers will be gripped by the story on page one and will be left wanting more. Can't wait to ready book #2!......more

Goodreads review by Katrece on February 14, 2011

I'm sure some diehard Lewis fans "loved" this book. But... First, this book is a little slow. Get on with it! Was my sentiment many times. It's been several years (probably about 10 years) since I've read any of her books (only read a few). This book was well written. However, I don't like how Hen's s......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on November 09, 2018

A Quickie Review Yet another Amish book by Beverly Lewis, this one depicts a culture clash in 1985. After a Amish girl marries an outsider, her parents are shocked to discover what her daughter--that is, their granddaughter--is exposed to. The Amish girl wants to come back to her native soil...but......more