The Tinderbox by Beverly Lewis

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he Tinderbox " by Beverly Lewis  is  an  Amish  story that  takes  place in Lancaster County.   The  story is about  the Miller family. Ernest  and Rhoda have  several  children.  Silvia is  their  oldest  child.   Ernest  has a  watch  repair  shop  and is well respected by the Amish community  where they live.   When  Silvia's parents are about to celebrate their  20th wedding anniversary    Silvia  finds a beautiful   tinderbox in the  watch shop of her Dad's.  She is curious  about what the  tinderbox  could  contain. She  opened the  box and the contents brought up lots of  questions for her. This  tinderbox is a family  heirloom for  her  Dad.   She  eventually   found the courage to ask her  father about the tinderbox.  He   became  very  private and  quiet after she  brought up the tinderbox.  Eventually  Ernest told his wife  Rhoda  about what the secrets of the tinderbox  really mean.  He  has  hidden  information about his  past  from his  wife  and  the Amish community.   The Amish  have  strict  Old Order  rules that must  be followed.   The Amish church  punishes  those who violate  those rules.   Sylvia is  engaged to the  grandson of the preacher.    How  will the  secrets of his deception affect this   dear Amish family and  Sylvia's  engagement? The  characters  are so  very endearing and  described so well.  The reader will find this story  will grown on them and they will wonder  how  this family will make it   through their trials.   Thank you to  Beverly Lewis and  Bethany publishers, netgalley for allowing me to read and review this  wonderful book.  I  was not obligated to give a positive review of this book.

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