Plain and Fancy (Brides of Lancaster County, Book 3) [Paperback]

Wanda E. Brunstetter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2007

Is it good for two people-one plain, the other fancy-to fall in love? Laura Meade loves her modern life, yet she fascinated by the Amish culture in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where she is studying interior design. Upon their first meeting, she is immediately attracted to Eli Yoder, one of the Plain People, but Laura has no real concept about faith, God's love, and forgiveness of sins. Eli is also enamored with Laura, but to marry outside his faith would be forbidden. What then is the hope for love?

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From the Publisher

The poignant stories that launched Wanda E. Brunstetter's loyal readership are back in the reissue of the popular 4 book Lancaster Brides series. New scenes have been added to these classic Wanda E. Brunstetter novels that further develop the characters and add even more emotion and intrigue to the original story lines. The new Brides of Lancaster County series is being released as 4 full-length novels that will delight first time readers, as well as fans of the original Lancaster Brides books.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597893005
• ISBN-13: 978-1597893008
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #650,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wanda Brunstetter is an award-winning romance novelist who has led millions of readers to lose their heart in the Amish life. She is the author of almost 50 books with more than 5 million copies sold. Many of her books have landed on the top bestseller lists, including the New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and CBD. Wanda is considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre, and her work has been covered by national publications, including Time Magazine and USA Today.

Wanda's fascination with the Amish culture developed when she met her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church, and whose family has a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Meeting her new Mennonite sister-in-laws caused Wanda to yearn for the simpler life. In their travels, she and her husband have become close friends with many Amish people across America. Wanda's desire to explore their culture increased when she discovered that her great-great grandparents were part of the Anabaptist faith.

All of Wanda's novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Many of her books are well-read and trusted by the Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

Wanda's primary attraction to the Amish is their desire to live a devout Christian life that strives to honor God, work hard, and maintain close family ties. Whenever she visits her Amish friends, Wanda finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties, which is in stark contrast to the chaos and busyness that plagues so many modern "Englishers." Time and time again, Wanda loses her heart in the Amish life, and she hopes her readers will, too. For more information, visit: www.WandaBrunstetter.com

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain Meets Fancy, February 21, 2007

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Barbara Warren - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plain and Fancy (Brides of Lancaster County, Book 3) (Paperback)

Laura Meade is attending a scool for interior design in Lancaster County and hopes to pick up some decorating tips from the Amish who live there. She goes to a market and meets Eli Yoder, resulting in an instant attraction between them. Although Darla Shelby, who lives in the same dorm with Laura, and is familiar with the Amish and their lifestyle, warns her against becoming involved with Eli, Laura can't seem to avoid him. She disregards Darla's warning that plain and fancy don't mix. After all, there aren't any problems too big for love to solve.

Neither his parents nor hers are happy about the growing friendship, and even Laura and Eli have reservations. Is the gulf between his world and hers too deep to cross? This is a compassionate story about a man and a woman caught between two cultures. Another good book from Wanda Brunstetter

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars plain and Fancy, December 2, 2007

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Nadia N. Rehmani "Nadia N.Rehmani" (U.S.A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plain and Fancy (Brides of Lancaster County, Book 3) (Paperback)

I liked this book.It shows the conflict of opposing cultures but also the way to work things out.It was good. Nadia Rehmani author of Sharper Than A Two Edged Sword-my own true story that is about opposing cultures. Read mine

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, June 24, 2007

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W. Johnston (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plain and Fancy (Brides of Lancaster County, Book 3) (Paperback)

All of Wanda Brunstetter books are wonderful. This book was fun to read because the main character was not Amish but fell in love with an Amish man. It is about her converting to the Amish ways. It is informative and yet tells a story you can't put down.