Abram ebersol and his devoted wife are raising four courtingage daughters on a firm foundation of plain tradition, and they expect their girls to carry on that heritage by joining the church and making a covenant with. A new look for the covenant abrams daughters is the powerful saga of four sisters, their family and community, whose way of life and faith in god are as enduring as their signature horse and buggy. Lancaster county, with its rolling meadows and secret byways, may seem idyllic, but it is not without its thorns. Years of secrecy bind the tiny community of gobblers knob together more than the. Bestselling christian author beverly lewis continues the melodic ballad of abram, his wife ida, and their children who work together to learn how to forgive past transgressions and embrace the joy that their faith brings. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books gift ideas customer service home computers. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home.
So when sadie is beguiled by a darkhaired english boy. The covenant begins a powerful lancaster portrait of the power of family and the miracle of hope. Set among the amish in beverly lewis beloved lancaster county, this pair of novels is the tale of two people from very different worlds who join together in order to solve a longheld secret and find their lives forever intertwined. The covenant book by beverly lewis 7 available editions. What i like is that the story is of a family of young girls, and with the 2 oldest, sadie and leah, being the main focus. Hello select your address best sellers deals store new releases gift ideas customer service electronics home deals store new releases gift ideas. Inspirational novelist lewis begins abrams daughters, a lancaster county series about four amish sisters, in the tradition of her previous novels. Pdf the covenant book by beverly lewis free download 320.
Feb 15, 2002 beverly lewis, raised in pennsylvania amish country and both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician, has been an awardwinning author for over a dozen years. She fondly recalls her growingup years, and due to a keen interest in her mothers plain family heritage, many of beverly s books are set in lancaster county. Spirited rose ann kauffman has long enjoyed a close friendship with the bishops rebellious foster son. Drawn into an incomprehensible pact with her older sister, leah finds her dreams spinning out of control, even as she clings desperately to the promises of god. The covenant abrams daughters, book 1 by beverly lewis. A former schoolteacher, bev is a member of the national league of american pen women the pikes peak branch and the society of childrens book writers and illustrators. Jo lewis, a nineteenyearold girl, finds herself in jail for the murder of her mother. Free download or read online the covenant pdf epub book. The covenant, set in rural pennsylvania, paints a detailed portrait of amish traditions. Ms lewis has a delightful way of leading into the quiet life of the amish and into a life that many have a hard time relating to, or understanding. Books are in very good condition except for the box is missing. Following such best sellers as the shunning and the postcard, beverly lewis s explosive new novel, the covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, two courtingage sisters. Jan 01, 2002 ms lewis has a delightful way of leading into the quiet life of the amish and into a life that many have a hard time relating to, or understanding. The covenant recorded books inspirational lewis, beverly, moore, christina on.
Beverly lewis beloved series is about an amish family in pennsylvania. As two sisters reach courting age, their thoughts reflect the promises life holds. But more than time and distance are conspiring to keep them apart. Years of secrecy bind the tiny community of gobblers knob together more than the present inhabitants know, and the plain. The amish community of gobblers knob holds everything leah has ever desired until a pact with her older sister, lured by the outside world, leaves her clinging to gods promises.
For pure charm of the amish lifestyle, beverly lewis has written an engaging book that delves into the beliefs and traditions of the plain folk. See all books authored by beverly lewis, including the telling, and the fiddler, and more on. The covenant is lewiss first book in the abrams daughters series. So when sadie is beguiled by a darkhaired english boy, it is sadies younger sister, leah, who suffers from her sisters shameful loss of. It introduces the dominant theme of this series which is the preservation of an oldtime faith by abrams daughters amidst the challenges of growing up. Beverly lewis new york times bestselling author books. Abrams family is surprised by the prospect of the return of jonas mast, a former beau of one of his daughters. The first book is well written and has you wanting more. Book 1 of abrams daughters series from bestselling author beverly lewis. Following such bestsellers as the shunning and the postcard, beverly lewis s explosive new novel, the covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, two courtingage sisters. Buy the covenant by beverly lewis online at alibris.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. The amish community of gobblers knob holds everything leah ebersol has ever desired until a pact with her sister sadie, lured by the outside world, leaves leah clinging to gods promises. The covenant unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, two courtingage sisters. The covenant is book one in the abrams daughters series by beverly lewis. Beverly lewis the covenant first printing abramss daughters appears at the bottom of cover as well as book one, not at the top of cover. The betrayal continues the journey, with leah and her beloved jonas now separated by hundreds of miles. Her acclaimed novel, the preachers daughter, was a 2006 quill book award finalist in the romance category. Abrams daughters series, book 1 by beverly lewis overview a dramatic story of amish life that spans three generations and is seen through the eyes of four very different sisters. The covenant is the tale of abram and ida ebersol two oldest daughters, sadie and leah, during their rumschpringe.
Set against the backdrop of postworld war ii, this compelling saga spans three generations of a lancaster county amish family. Book 2 and 3 are signed and inscribed by author beverly lewis. Sep 01, 2012 beverly lewis, born in the heart of pennsylvania dutch country, has more than 17 million books in print. The prodigal, a new york times best seller, has won over countless fans with its tale of love and redemption. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. Beverly lewis books list of books by author beverly lewis. Beverly lewis does an excellent job of telling the story of this family. Fifth in the series, this clean book has been signed bev lewis on the half title page by the author in black felt tip pen. Beverly lewis, one of the topselling inspirational writers in the world, has received widespread praise and several silver angel awards for her moving, inspirational works. The covenant has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Publishers summary beverly lewis, one of the topselling inspirational writers in the world, has received widespread praise and several silver angel awards for her moving, inspirational works. The abrams daughters book series by beverly lewis includes books the covenant, the betrayal, the sacrifice, and several more. Years of secrecy bind the tiny community of gobblers knob together more than the present inhabitants know, and the plain folk who farm the land rarely interact with the fancy locals.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the covenant abrams daughters book. The covenant by beverly lewis audiobook download christian. The setting is that of a close knit family of the old order who highly esteem their faith and timeless way of life. This heartfelt series about an amish family began with the covenant and the betrayal. The united nations international covenant on civil and. Beverly lewis new york times bestselling author the. It ranges from 1 for new yorkers, to 90210 for those in beverly hills. The covenant is my first beverly lewis novel, and i have to say that i enjoyed it immensely. Covenant, the ebook 9781585586844 by beverly lewis. The brethren won a 2007 christy award for excellence in christian fiction.
The rose trilogy is the stirring saga of two amish sisters, and the events and decisions that change their lives. Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and more. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 2002, and was written by beverly lewis. She played and composed on the piano and wrote avidly from a very young age. The covenantthe betrayalthe sacrificethe prodigalthe. Pdf the covenant book by beverly lewis free download. I had pondered reading books by this author for years, and always wondered if her books were as good as they looked. Beverly lewis new york times bestselling author abrams. The main characters of this christian fiction, amish story are sadie ebersol, leah ebersol. To defeat the demon, youve got to find out what demons fear.
This story takes us to the heart of amish country and into the home of abram and ida ebersol, the parents of four daughters. The covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, the two oldest, courtingage sisters. A dramatic story of amish life that spans three generations and is seen through the eyes of four very different sisters. Set in the lancaster county, pa dutch country area, the novel is the first in a series about four amish sisters abrams daughters. Book one, the covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, the two oldest, courtingage sisters. Beverly lewis, raised in pennsylvania amish country and both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician, has been an awardwinning author for over a dozen years. A former schoolteacher, bev is a member of the national league of american pen women the pikes peak branch and the society of childrens book. The powerful family saga of four amish sisters whose way of life and.
Beverly s father was an assemblies of god pastor, and she was raised in that denomination. The covenant began the saga with sadies resistance to the plain life and its tragic consequences. This book shows the amish family life, how the father and the church hierarchy control what a young girl is expected to do with her life. Her stories have been published in 12 languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the new. Beverly marie lewis nee jones is a christian fiction novelist and adult and childrens author of over 100 books lewis is a former schoolteacher and musician.
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