In this dramatic sequel to the best-selling inspirational romance, The Shunning, Beverly Lewis spins a tale of love, reconciliation, and faith. Author of over 40 books, Beverly Lewis captures the power of Old Order Amish beliefs and the excitement of a family quest in The Confession. Because she has disobeyed church rules, Katie Lapp is now Katherine Mayfield. Expelled from her strict Amish home, she sets out to find Laura Mayfield, the birth mother she has never known. But even as Katherine draws near to Laura, evil plans are working to tear away their happiness and their inheritance. Can Katherine reach her mother in time? As Katherine struggles to keep her faith and communicate with her mother, narrator Barbara Caruso's performance captures the young woman's doubts, fears, and growing courage. By the conclusion of this inspiring story, Katherine is beginning a promising new chapter of her life.
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"The story of Katie Lapp continues as she searches for the truth about her identity following a discovery in the book's prequel, The Shunning Well-written, this book further anchors the reader into an incurable curiosity about what Katie will do next!"
— Erin (5 out of 5 stars)
" Not as good as The Shunning. Only going to finish the last book to see if she goes back to her adoptive family. "
— Jessy, 2/20/2014" Who knew an Amish girl could have so much drama! Decent read. It was a captivating story and really drew me in more than The Shunning. "
— Mackenzie, 2/14/2014" not as good as part 1 - pretty slow moving throughout. a few key plot points that will, i'm sure, be important now that i'm starting book 3, but not as enjoyable as others. "
— Kathleen, 1/31/2014" Very fascinating getting to see an inside look into Amish culture. "
— Amanda, 1/20/2014" Must have read this one since I remember reading the 1st and 3rd! "
— Charlotte, 12/31/2013" The second book was as good as the first! "
— Awjtf, 12/27/2013" I really enjoyed this series, in spite of initial doubts. Very good character development. I was drawn in emotionally. "
— Wendy, 12/7/2013" An awesome book. If you enjoyed The Shunning, you will love this book. As usual, Beverly Lewis has added some twists and turns along the way. "
— Sicily, 11/15/2013" I had an addiction to Amish culture at one point. This added to it. I really do enjoy Beverly Lewis books! "
— Jennifer, 10/31/2013" Really liked the continuation of Katie Lapp's story. The ending was a little expected, but still a good story. "
— Andrea, 9/22/2013" A simple, quick read, these books have their flaws, but are heartwarming nonetheless. These Amish stories are a guilty pleasure, and I really enjoy the view of the lifestyle from an "Amish" perspective, which illuminates many of the misconceptions about the culture. "
— Tara, 8/23/2013Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, is an author with more than seventeen million books in print. Her stories have been published in eleven languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today.
Barbara Caruso, winner of numerous Earphones Awards for narration, is an accomplished actress. A graduate of London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she was a featured player in the Royal Shakespeare Company. She has played starring roles on Broadway and in theaters across the country. She won the Alexander Scourby Reader of the Year Award for her performances of young adult fiction and has more than one hundred audiobook narrations to her credit.