{"product_id":"shining-light-paperback","title":"Shining Light - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudith Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kind people of Amana have been her guiding light, but her greatest trial is yet to come...\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWest Amana, Iowa, 1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter Andrea Wilson receives the devastating news that her husband has been lost at sea, she returns home to Iowa with her young son, Lukas. But what she finds there causes more heartache: The family farm has burned and her father has died, leaving Andrea with nothing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrea must rely on the kindness of the people from the nearby Amana village who invite her to stay with them for a time. She discovers much generosity and contentment among the Amanans--especially from the tinsmith, Dirk Knefler, who takes her son under his wing. But is the simple, cloistered life in Amana what Andrea wants for Lukas's future? Is she willing to give up the comforts and freedom of the outside world? And when yet another round of shocking news comes her way, will Andrea ever be able to find the serenity and hope that have eluded her for so long?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe kind people of Amana have been her guiding light, but her greatest trial is yet to come... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWest Amana, Iowa, 1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter Andrea Wilson receives the devastating news that her husband has been lost at sea, she returns home to Iowa with her young son, Lukas. But what she finds there causes more heartache: The family farm has burned and her father has died, leaving Andrea with nothing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAndrea must rely on the kindness of the people from the nearby Amana village who invite her to stay with them for a time. She discovers much generosity and contentment among the Amanans--especially from the tinsmith, Dirk Knefler, who takes her son under his wing. But is the simple, cloistered life in Amana what Andrea wants for Lukas's future? Is she willing to give up the comforts and freedom of the outside world? And when yet another round of shocking news comes her way, will Andrea ever be able to find the serenity and hope that have eluded her for so long? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Miller has crafted a wonderful, well-researched series about the Amana villages.\" -\u003ci\u003eRT Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer whose avid research and love for history are reflected in her bestselling novels. She is the author of the popular Daughters of Amana and Home to Amana series, which explore the closed communities of the Amana Colonies. Judy makes her home in \u003cb\u003eTopeka, Kansas\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn more at www.judithmccoymiller.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737367679039,"sku":"9780764210020","price":32.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/be21bd74c9de4dba47ae9cb0edb7d237.webp?v=1765149727","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/shining-light-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}