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The Reckoning (The Heritage of Lancaster County #3)
In the final installment of the Heritage of Lancaster trilogy, Katie Lapp--now known as Katherine Mayfield--delights in the attentions of another, even as her her long-lost love seeks her. Still, Katherine yearns for peace, a peace that requires her to face her Amish heritage.
Paperback, 283 pages
Published
February 1st 2008
by Bethany House Publishers
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Besides the unbelievable plot developments, the poor writing, the forced and cheesy dialogue, and the fact that this easily could have been one book instead of three, I think the thing that most drove me crazy about this series (particularly this last book) was the author's constant and redundant preaching of her own narrow view of Christianity. I consider myself to be a tolerant person when it comes to religion--I think everyone should find what works for them and stick with it--but I really h...more
The Reckoning is the third book in Beverly Lewis' Heritage of Lancaster County series. While I loved the first book, and abhorred the second, I have mixed feelings about the third.
The story starts with Katherine becoming accustomed to life at the mansion after her biological mother's death. Just as she is settling in and getting used to things, Daniel, an old boyfriend whom she thought dead shows up on her doorstep begging forgiveness. Its a little more than Katherine can handle and sh...more
The story starts with Katherine becoming accustomed to life at the mansion after her biological mother's death. Just as she is settling in and getting used to things, Daniel, an old boyfriend whom she thought dead shows up on her doorstep begging forgiveness. Its a little more than Katherine can handle and sh...more
This review refers to the audiobook version
The Reckoning not only brought this series to an end, it proved a stern point. Amish fiction is far from boring and Beverly Lewis depicted a wonderful story. Katherine Mayfield, the main character in this series, is adjusting well to her new, “fancy” life and becoming more of an “Englisher” than she ever thought possible.
Katherine struggles with her old love, Daniel, and her new love, Justin and what she really wants in her life....more
The Reckoning not only brought this series to an end, it proved a stern point. Amish fiction is far from boring and Beverly Lewis depicted a wonderful story. Katherine Mayfield, the main character in this series, is adjusting well to her new, “fancy” life and becoming more of an “Englisher” than she ever thought possible.
Katherine struggles with her old love, Daniel, and her new love, Justin and what she really wants in her life....more
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A nice end to the series, The Reckoning wraps up all of the open-ended questions left by the other books in the trilogy.
I liked this book better than the second, but less than the first. Really, though, I'm glad to have finished this series so that I can move on to more substantial reading. These books are nice comfort reads, but there isn't really much more to them than that. I'm sure many who read these books take much from the religious parts, but as I'm not a hugely religious pers...more
I liked this book better than the second, but less than the first. Really, though, I'm glad to have finished this series so that I can move on to more substantial reading. These books are nice comfort reads, but there isn't really much more to them than that. I'm sure many who read these books take much from the religious parts, but as I'm not a hugely religious pers...more
**This is the conclusion to The Heritage of Lancaster County Series. If you haven't read the first two books, The Shunning and The Confession, you may not want to read this review**
We have followed Katie Lapp, now known as Katherine Mayfield, through her unbelievable journey. We followed her as she left her Amish community to find her biological mother. We also followed her as she found her biological mother and had her taken away so quickly due to a rapid illness.
Her story c...more
We have followed Katie Lapp, now known as Katherine Mayfield, through her unbelievable journey. We followed her as she left her Amish community to find her biological mother. We also followed her as she found her biological mother and had her taken away so quickly due to a rapid illness.
Her story c...more
Overall, this trilogy of Amish books was a pleasant read. It wasn't an epic set of novels but a nice change of pace. I enjoyed learning some differences between the Amish and Mennonite Churches. If you don't like reading about Christianity and salvation, this book may not appeal to you. So far I would have to say that I like The Rose Trilogy more, maybe because the main character sticks with her Amish roots.
On a side note, I was so excited to find out the first book in this serie...more
On a side note, I was so excited to find out the first book in this serie...more
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This is Book #3 in "The Heritage Of Lancaster County" series.
From back cover:
Katherine Mayfield, the new Mistress of Mayfield Manor, always dreamed of a fancy "English" life. But as the seasons pass, she finds herself grieving the loss of her Amish family and her dearest friend, Mary Stoltzfus. Shunned from the Plain life she once knew, Katherine finds solace in volunteer work with hospice patients-a labor of love she hopes will bring honor to the memo...more
From back cover:
Katherine Mayfield, the new Mistress of Mayfield Manor, always dreamed of a fancy "English" life. But as the seasons pass, she finds herself grieving the loss of her Amish family and her dearest friend, Mary Stoltzfus. Shunned from the Plain life she once knew, Katherine finds solace in volunteer work with hospice patients-a labor of love she hopes will bring honor to the memo...more
As with The Confession, I really enjoyed the "Englisher" side of the story, but I was really intrigued as Katherine started taking on more Amish ways of life and introducing them to her friends and staff. I thought the volunteer work she did was fantastic and I loved the way she started a quilting group and even invited some Amish neighbors to join in.
The characters were great in this book, though I did think it had a few too many subplots. I was happy to see Katherine's f...more
The characters were great in this book, though I did think it had a few too many subplots. I was happy to see Katherine's f...more
Well, I'm glad to be done with this 3-book series. This last book, was probably my least favorite due to the fact that the ending (which was what I was really looking forward too) was forced and kind of came out of nowhere. Also, the religious messages throughout the book were overbearing and just silly after a while. I feel like the word "Jesus" was in every line. I'm glad the love story ended how I wanted it to, but i wanted it to happen a little more realistically. They made a movie...more
This wasn't as enjoyable as the rest of the series, just because the author is constantly referring to the belief that one is saved after all we can do as someone who is wrong and a bit heartless. She portrays it as if these people feel they need to "earn" their way to heaven. I've heard the sentiment before, but it is inaccurate. Those who believe you are saved by grace alone, also believe that you should follow the commandments. Basically the belief that you are saved by grace alone ...more
Even worse than the first two...and she didn't wrap up the relationship with suitor #2 at all before going back to her first love in a contrived, super-fast, "o-whoops-I-have-to-end-the-book-and-they're-not-together-yet" sort of way. But at least I figured out the ending, although it wasn't at all what I hoped for. Also--the FIRST book's realism was not present in the last two at all. I could identify with her in the first one. The rest--I thought she was insincere, shallow, and easily...more
I liked the first book in this series (The Shunning) because the Amish lifestyle was interesting, the lead character was likeable, and the mystery intriguing. I would have given it at least a 4. I was anxioius to read the second(The Confession)but I found it disappointing -- a little boring and not too well written -- maybe a 2. I didn't get around to the third one (The Reckoning) for many months. I'm glad that I finally read it. The ending was a good resolution to the heroine's difficulties, bu...more
So, a while back (it's been over a year now I think) I joined GoodReads.
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And on that website I found a book group which I adore, Fans of Amish Fiction.
I have since really gotten into the genre. After being an active member of the group for some months, I decided it was time to read one of the most well-known Amish books of all time, The Shunning by Beverly Lewis.
Immediately I was sucked i...more
It's an amazing website, sign up if you don't use it already!
And on that website I found a book group which I adore, Fans of Amish Fiction.
I have since really gotten into the genre. After being an active member of the group for some months, I decided it was time to read one of the most well-known Amish books of all time, The Shunning by Beverly Lewis.
Immediately I was sucked i...more
I enjoyed the conclusion to the Heritage of Lancaster County series more than the second book but not quite as much as the first. While living in her birth-mother's mansion in New York, Katie comes to realise that she misses many aspects of her old Amish life - quilting, baking, helping those who are to frail to look after themselves. Can she really throw that all away and become completely "fancy"? I felt that on her quest to discover who she really was, Katie really grew as a charact...more
This is book 3 of this series. I enjoyed the first one the best and this last one was good but it dragged on. I wish she had gotten to the ending faster and discussed that relationship that developed at the end longer instead of taking half of the book to get there. I don't know if that makes sense but if you read it you'll know what I mean. All in all it was a good series. I enjoyed learning more about the Amish lifestyle, even though it was fictional and I don't know how accurate it was.
The story was OK. Liked the first two in this series more.
Amish people have different views about living in the modern world it was again made clear in this story. I felt for "Katie" and yet don't know if an Amish raised child would really react in this manner to/ with those who raised her. I didn't care for 'Bishop John' and wonder if the Amish do allow such age differences in the marriages. The book left me wondering about these people -the Amish.
Amish people have different views about living in the modern world it was again made clear in this story. I felt for "Katie" and yet don't know if an Amish raised child would really react in this manner to/ with those who raised her. I didn't care for 'Bishop John' and wonder if the Amish do allow such age differences in the marriages. The book left me wondering about these people -the Amish.
This book is the final book in "The Heritage of Lancaster County" series of Beverly Lewis. It is well worth reading all three books to get to the ending of this series. In this book, Katherine Mayfield adjust to life as an "Englisher", but still misses her family in the Amish community. Toward the end of the book, Katherine makes a life changing decision. It will not only affect her but will affect the future choices she makes.
Final book in the trilogy begun with "The Shunning". Like "The Confession" I was disappointed. I was hoping for more insights into Amish life, but what I got was more "Christian" themes and Katherine's journey to accepting Christ. Nothing wrong with that, I suppose, but I was looking for a story about the Amish community and it wasn't there as much as in the initial book of the trilogy.
This author is writing from an evangelical Christian perspective -- while she has respect and understanding of the Amish community, in her mind the greatest good is being "saved" by Jesus. The evangelical slant diminished this series for me, as well as the fact that this is not the most skilled author. However, she told a story that got me interested, and made me care about the characters enough to want to finish it.
I loved book one and thought book two was ok. I read book three mainly to finish the story. Not that it wad a bad book. It was predictable but a nice change from some grizzley mysteries I read this week. Book three is filled with almost sermons at times that bog down the storyline in my opinion. I will leave it here so I do not include spoilers. Give this one a try if you are in need of a warm sweet but predicatable read. Beverly lewis' other books have more plot to them.
The entire series The Heritage of Lancaster County (The Shunning, The Confession, The Reckoning) were very good, can't put it down books. I got through the last two in 6 days. It can be purchased in a 3 book novel which I have.
If you love good, clean books with romance and Amish history; these fit the bill!
If you love good, clean books with romance and Amish history; these fit the bill!
This book was the third in a trilogy of Amish love lost, shunning, and love gained back! The kind of story I love having been married to a non-practicing Amish man who has passed away but I remember of all the stories he told me about the Amish. This series of books brought back all of that, very true to life!
I really enjoyed this final book. It ended exactly like I wanted it too even thought it took awhile. There were quite a few slow parts, but it didn't really take away much from the story. I really loved reading the religious aspect of it. I love hearing of ones journey with christ even if it is fiction. :)
The final book in the series, Katherine is trying to learn more about her birth mother's past wtih the help of her house staff, who is more like family, and Justin her new beau. During this time, she also learns that a person from her past has returned. Katherine struggles between her plain life and her new English life. With God's help and direction, Katie finds way to live almost in between.
The series was good as a whole but I felt like the author could of placed all three books i...more
The series was good as a whole but I felt like the author could of placed all three books i...more
I'm just not a Beverly Lewis fan. I like to buy Christian books I find in thrift stores, and I read them because I love reading! I've also decided to keep them on my shelf in case my children decide they want to read them someday, but I don't think I'll ever pick them up and reread them.
Easy, quick, gentle read. I enjoy her books and learning more about the Amish culture from her perspective (underlying bias is evident). The plots are formulaic (all quite similar) and cliches are evident. Yet, there is something endearing that draws you in to the simplicity of it all.
As with the rest of the books of this series...I learned a lot about the culture of the Amish which was great! But after all the time commited to reading these books and all the build up...I felt like the end just totally fizzled. Good grief!
Literally the book was all over the place with too many unraveled threads to put together. But at the end they were all put together as you were led to beleive they would from the beginning of the book. Any way as stories go, it was pleasant.
ok...I finished this series. It was just actually kinda boring and predictable. I didn't even have to read it word for word to keep up with the story. I would only recommend it if you wanted to read something light and with a happy ending.
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Beverly Lewis, raised in Pennsylvania Amish country and both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician, has been an award-winning author for over a dozen years. Her acclaimed novel, The Preacher's Daughter, was a 2006 Quill Book Award finalist in the romance...more
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