DAUGTHERS OF AMANA 2- MORE THAN WORDS PB

Journey to the charming villages of the Amana Colonies, 1885

Gretchen Kohler can't help but dream of a life beyond tending her father's general store and keeping an eye on her younger brother and senile grandmother. She enjoys creative writing and believes she has a talent for it, but her traditional Amana village frowns upon artistic pursuits of that sort. So Gretchen confines her stories and poems to her journals, letting only close friends read them.

When a young reporter comes into her store and strikes up a conversation, she believes she's found a kindred spirit. Soon, she shares some of her stories with him-only to have her trust betrayed in the worst of ways. Will Gretchen lose her job, her reputation, and the love of her childhood beau all because of one unfortunate decision?

Reviews

'The Amana community comes to life in Miller's deft hands. Readers will want to struggle with Gretchen over her beliefs, but the subplots distract and slow down the story. Overall, fans of Amish and Mennonite stories will consider this book a good addition to the popular bonnet fiction subgenre.'
--Romantic Times Book Reviews

'Many historical novelists can describe the era in which a story is set, but few can evoke the true feeling of a distant world as this gifted author can do with ease. From the viewpoint of her main character, Miller brings to life the atmosphere of a secluded nineteenth-century rural community-picturesque and idyllic, yet confining and smothering.... More Than Words is the second book in Miller's 'Daughters of Amana' series. Steeped in period details that only a seasoned historical novelist can provide, this heartwarming story will meet the expectations of her fans as well as please critics new to the 'bonnet' subgenre. Extensive research backs every page of this meticulous, well-crafted work.'
--Julia Ann Charpentier, ForeWord Reviews

'In the second installment in her 'Daughters of Amana' series, Miller delivers a sweet tale of faith and hope laced with a dash of gentle romance that will be an easy sell to the bonnet-based historical-fiction and romance brigade.'
--John Charles, Booklist

Pages: 384