Beverly Lewis' beloved series is about an Amish family in Pennsylvania. The Prodigal, a New York Times best-seller, has won over countless fans with its tale of love and redemption. Abram's family is surprised by the prospect of the return of Jonas Mast, a former beau of one of his daughters. Leah cannot believe that Jonas might return from Ohio-and she doesn't know what secrets he'll bring with him.
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"Oh, how I LOVE this series. Even though it makes me tremendously angry and depressed!!!! I LUVLUVLUVLUVLUVLUVLUVLUVLUV this series like SO MUCH! So this book was very good. Jonas comes back, which I was like "FINALLY"!!!! You find out Sadie's baby was ALIVE THE WHOLE TIME!!! I was like "what the heck?!" and then you find out her son is JAKE MAST??!??!??!?!?!?!? Then I'm like "OH MY GOSH!" And THEN, Lyddie and Jake are COURTING when Lyddie is Jake's AUNT by blood!?!?!?!! I thought they were such a PERFECT couple and then yes, he turns out to be her NEPHEW?!?!?!?! Like I said, this series makes me so angry and depressed, but I still LUVLUVLUVLUVLUVLUVLUVLUV it!"
— Emi (5 out of 5 stars)
“In the fourth volume of Beverly Lewis’ Abram’s Daughters series, the chronicle of the Ebersols continues. As the world moves into the post-WWII years, the devout Amish family must contend with change in their traditional Lancaster County routines. Leah now runs the Ebersol Cottage and sees to the raising of her motherless younger siblings. Shunned by the family, sister Sadie has returned, causing Leah to worry that sister Lydiann too will abandon the Old Ways.”
— Barnes&Noble.com, editorial review“Lewis’ fascinating, though meandering, saga of Amish life reveals a universal truth—still waters often possess strong currents and cover deep secrets. The slow pace may put some readers off, but overall, it’s a worthwhile read.”
— RT Book Reviews" If you have never read Beverly Lewis you are in for a treat "
— Kenopus1, 2/13/2014" This was book number 4 of the series...it is an Amish story. I have had fun looking into their culture. I like the faith and gratitude these people carry on a day to day basis. They get much joy out of their lives and accept everything as God's will, even the bad things that happen. They believe that all is to their good, no matter what. They really enjoy the bounties of the Earth and caring for it, a very simplistic people. "
— Connie, 2/6/2014" The forth book in Abram's daughters didn't turn out the way I think I would have wrote it, but it was still good. "
— Christal, 1/26/2014" This book was awesome it starts out slow but it is a great book to read "
— Brittini, 1/7/2014" Wow, there are so many twists and turns in this great "Amish Soap Opera" I can't believe how it ends. "
— Shirlyn, 1/6/2014" So far this was my least favorite of the series but I still liked it, I know it is leading up to the ending, which I am looking forward to read. I was happy to read more about Jonas in this book. "
— Karen, 1/3/2014" Amazing revelations happen in this book and your heart yearns for the characters to get what they desire in life. "
— Donna, 12/28/2013" Not as good as the previous book. You knew what was coming from the title of the book but had to read to the end to get to it. But those passages made it well worth the wait. "
— Karen, 12/20/2013" I like BL's books, but I can't help feel like there is a lot of martyrdom going on here... "
— Lisa, 11/19/2013" Each book in the series draws you into the story a little more. I feel like I know these characters so well because Lewis is great at developing each person. I look forward to the last book. "
— Beth, 11/15/2013" I am still really enjoying this series. It's hard to see things happen (that don't need to) but it's admirable to see the commitment the Amish people have to their religion. "
— Peggy, 10/23/2013" I seriously can't figure out what is going to happen next in this series. This is unusual for Beverly Lewis's works, but I'm thoroughly enjoying it! "
— Catherine, 10/3/2013" Continued the story of the Ebersol family. I couldn't put it down. Beautiful story of forgiveness. "
— Sarah, 2/25/2013" This is book 4 in the series... best one so far for me. Lots of secrets are revealed. "
— Mindy, 1/24/2013" The listing above will present an overview of the story. I find these books by Beverly Lewis very interesting. The outcome is not easy to predict, and the characters are well-developed and individual. I enjoyed the look into Amish family life. "
— Midge, 12/23/2012" I have enjoyed reading this series very much. I'm looking forward to the final book to finally know what happens with all the characters. "
— Shary, 10/30/2012" Wonderful sequel. "
— Andrea, 8/24/2012" Poor Leah couldn't catch a break until this book in the Abrams Daughters series! "
— Colleen, 8/11/2012" I am really enjoying this series "
— Judy, 6/30/2012" Her books are so easy to read that you can fly right through! "
— Mcw, 6/7/2012" Such an endearing story! "
— Becca, 4/2/2012" I mark this 3 stars because I felt like I went through a lot of bull to get to the meat and potatoes which lasted maybe 75 pages of the end. gggggggggggggg. "
— Jessica, 10/18/2011" The author did an amazing job of bringing in so many characters and keeping this ongoing saga suspenseful. Twists, turns, dips, valleys. A real ride for Amish fiction. I can't write any review of the story without slipping and sharing a surprise or two. It caught me by surprise! "
— Laura, 10/3/2011" This is the first of this series I have read. It was too hard to keep track of who is who. "
— Jill, 9/17/2011" The Prodigal was amazing. I almost cried when Jonas returned. Very good book. "
— Victoria, 5/21/2011" And finally we see Jonas again. :) That's all I'm saying...I will reveal no more!! "
— Kristy, 1/28/2011" Same old, same old. Another generation perpetuates the lies and deceptions in the name of rightousness. Enjoyable enough to read. "
— Tasha, 10/15/2010" I mark this 3 stars because I felt like I went through a lot of bull to get to the meat and potatoes which lasted maybe 75 pages of the end. gggggggggggggg. "
— Jessica, 9/12/2010" These books get better and better. One more of this series to go. "
— Bonnie, 8/31/2010" This book was awesome it starts out slow but it is a great book to read "
— Brittini, 5/4/2010" Okay I am going to take a break before reading the last book in this series. It is just dragging on with the story that began in book one! I will finish it, but I need a respite for a time! "
— Kim, 12/12/2009" The listing above will present an overview of the story. I find these books by Beverly Lewis very interesting. The outcome is not easy to predict, and the characters are well-developed and individual. I enjoyed the look into Amish family life. "
— Midge, 12/9/2009Beverly 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.
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.