The Englisher (Annie's People Series #2) (Paperback)

by Beverly Lewis (Author)
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"Beverly Lewis is a master of the Christian fiction genre, and she weaves an ever-increasingly intricate plot here." -- Corinne H. Smith, rambles.net --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
Annie Zook struggles to keep her promise to her preacher father to abandon her art and prove her worthiness to "join church." At the same time she is dangerously close to succumbing to another forbidden desire--a relationship with the handsome Englisher whose interest in her is more than mere curiosity. Yet Ben Martin has secrets of his own...

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Annie's People #2. edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764201069
• ISBN-13: 978-0764201066
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,585 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Next Chapter in Annie's People, May 20, 2006

By	Tamela Mccann "taminator1" (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

In this second book in the series, Annie Zook is coming to terms with her promise to her father to give up her art and join the Amish church. Her best friend, Louisa, a childhood penpal, is still visiting, learning about herself just as much as Annie is. Mixed into their stories are Esther, whose husband Zeke is abusive and harboring a childhood memory that is torturing him; Ben Martin, the Englisher who steals Annie's heart; and Annie's father who is demanding more of her than he does her brothers.

Lewis gives us the details that make the lives of her characters vivid and engrossing, and she keeps you reading as you yearn for more information about these People you grow to love.Lewis does have a minor tendency to be a bit preachy at times, but this is easily overlooked as you find yourself drawn into the world of the Amish through her excellent storytelling. The book ends on several cliffhangers which will leave you waiting impatiently for the next installment. Once again, Lewis has written a gripping, involving story. Recommended!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Englisher, July 8, 2006

By	Dolores S. Jules (Edison NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm just so fascinated by the Amish people & enjoy Beverly Lewises
novels because they bring you right into the Amish communities & the stories are all exciting with questions that you can hardly wait for the next book to find out what happens. Another big plus for me is that the novels are showing how important God is in their lives and there is NO TRASH in her books. This book as all the others also shows human crosses and trials. Many times I feel that I would have made other choices. I bless Beverly for the enjoyment these books bring to me. Dolores Jules

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Annie's Continuous Journey to Find Her Way, May 5, 2006

By	Bonnie McKinzie (Garden Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Englisher (Annie's People Series #2) (Hardcover)

Annie Zook, the preacher's young daughter, is still obeying her father's orders NOT to draw or paint even though it pains her greatly. However, Ben Martin, an Englisher, is another story. How can Annie ignore this man, or will she even try?

Who is this Ben Martin, and why is he here with the Amish when he is clearly NOT plain? What draws him here, and will he be able to calm his troubled heart as to his early years and his dreams and visions? Or are they real? Will he ever find out?

Lou, the modern Colorado pen pal is still with Annie, trying her best to also find her way in life. She did not consider that she might fall in love with an Amishman....what will SHE do with this new developement? She has currently run back to Colorado and her rich family....

Essie, Annie's best friend, has been taken into protection after her abusive husband, Zeke, refuses to stop the abuse even when she is about to give birth to their 4th child. Julia's home is Mennonite, and while harboring there, Essie has embraced the faith of the Mennonites, leading to a partial shunning....even after she makes a move back toward her husband-- will she denounce her new-found faith in God?

Zeke is one troubled man. He is tormented with the disappearance of his 4 year old brother Isaac, 16 years ago while in the company of Zeke. Bones have been found, uncovered and reburied. Will these bones have any answers? Can the police find answers when they are called in?

Preacher Zook's family is the central one in this book, and Jesse the dad, is losing his children to other ways and interests, but is he able to stop the departing? He is just about to give up on Annie after catching her in a terribly compromising situation for an Amish young lady.

Secrets are many throughout this book, as is the custom of Beverly Lewis. We, the readers, want answers, such as WHO AND WHERE IS ISAAC, REALLY, and what will Lou now do back in Denver while in love with an Amish man? Will Annie ever be able to really, truly embrace the Amish strictness if it means turning her back permanently on her gift of art? And forsaking Ben?

Beverly Lewis has, again, left us looking for book number 3. Thank you Mrs. Lewis.