Love alone isn’t enough to overcome some obstacles. Lena Kauffman is a young Old Order Amish schoolteacher who has dealt all her life with attention raised by a noticeable birthmark on her cheek. Having learned to move past the stares and whispers, Lena channels her zest for living into her love of teaching. But tensions mount as she is challenged to work with a rebellious young man and deal with several crises at the schoolhouse that threaten her other students. Her lack of submission and use of ideas that don’t line up with the Old Ways strengthen the school board’s case as they begin to believe that Lena is behind all the trouble. One member of the school board, Grey Graber, feels trapped by his own stifling circumstances. His wife, Elsie, has shut him out of her life, and he doesn’t know how long he can continue to live as if nothing is wrong. As the two finally come to a place of working toward a better marriage, tragedy befalls their family. Lena and Grey have been life-long friends, but their relationship begins to crumble amidst unsettling deceptions, propelling each of them to finally face their own secrets. Can they both find a way past their losses and discover the strength to build a new bridge?
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"This is book #2 in Ada's House series by Cindy Woodsmall "A Bridge of Peace", really good story of Lena who has had to live with a birthmark on her face that she has to learn to live with. Love a series type book that lets you read on about other characters too Like a young woman who has amish roots but her Mom left the community before she was born and now she is there and learning about her roots.I cannot wait to read the next book."
— Paula-O (4 out of 5 stars)
" the second book in the Ada House series of the Amish in Dry Lake and Hope Crossing. enjoyed reading more about my new found friends. "
— Faye, 1/31/2014" Very good wholesome book. Some of the Amish info is not correct for the Amish that live by me, for example, the public display of effection but still loved the story. "
— Kim, 1/25/2014" Suspense, romance, and mystery all in one. "
— Heather, 1/21/2014" This is the second book of Ada's house series, It was very good. "
— Carlene, 1/4/2014" I really enjoyed listening to this on audiobook. Great narrator too. "
— Brigitte, 12/24/2013" Another good book in the Ada House series. I enjoyed the book and I'm looking forward to the next in the series. "
— Carol, 10/15/2013" Very captivating and suspenseful. Eager for the next in the series! "
— Kelley, 10/6/2013" Cindy Woodsmall is one of my favorite authors. This one lived up to her usual standards :) "
— Diane, 8/22/2013" This is the best one so far. There's an Amish killer on the loose in Dry Lake! "
— Julie, 3/27/2013" It may have been better to read the first one first. "
— Shalon, 1/2/2013" I love all of Cindy Woodsmall books, I can't wait for the next one to come out. "
— Clocklin, 9/26/2012" I enjoy Amish fiction and I enjoyed this book. "
— Alexandra, 2/25/2012" I really liked this book. "
— Jeanette, 12/4/2011" Suspense, romance, and mystery all in one. "
— Heather, 4/6/2011" It may have been better to read the first one first. "
— Shalon, 3/18/2011" I enjoy Amish fiction and I enjoyed this book. "
— Alexandra, 3/10/2011" Good clean read. Interesting look at another's lifestyle and religion. "
— Heather, 1/31/2011Cindy Woodsmall is the Christian Booksellers Association bestselling author of eighteen works of fiction and one nonfiction book. Her writing has been featured on ABC‘s Nightline and the front page of the Wall Street Journal
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.