When a well-to-do family asks Sallie Riehl to be their daughter's nanny for the summer at their Cape May, New Jersey, vacation home, she jumps at the chance to broaden her horizons beyond the Lancaster County Amish community where she grew up. Sallie has long dreamed of seeing more of the world, but her parents are reluctant for her to put off baptism yet another summer, and the timing is unfortunate for Perry Zook, who has renewed interest in courting her.
Sallie is a girl on a mission. She has always wanted to travel and see the wonders of God's creation. When she is offered a nanny job at the seashore Sally jumps at the chance. Sally finds herself trying to decide whether to follow her heart or stay in the Amish traditions in which she was raised.
When I was offered to read this book for review I jumped at the chance. I have always loved Beverly Lewis' books. I quickly started in this book knowing I would enjoy it as much as her others. But I found this book to be hard to follow. There didn't seem to be much transition between one scene and another. I found myself several times having to look back to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I would have normally read Lewis' books in a couple of days. Instead I found myself struggling for a month trying to finish reading this one. I will have to say this was not one of my favorites of her novels.
Bethany House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.
