Betsy's Return (Brides of Lehigh Canal, Book 2)
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Betsy's Return (Brides of Lehigh Canal, Book 2)

Paperback – May 1, 2010

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Price
$6.75
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Publisher
Barbour Publishing, Inc
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1602608917
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
Weight
7.4 ounces

Description

Brunstetter beautifully captivates the reader with compassion for both of her lead characters.xa0xa0Whether you face transition of moving to a new town, welcoming a new family member, or a shift of roles in the workplace, this story will minister to your heart. (CAROLYN R. SCHEIDIES I DEAL IN HOPE 2010-10-28) New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages.xa0 With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.

Features & Highlights

  • Relive the glory of a Pennsylvania canal town through the eyes of those who ministered to the needs of the workers. Betsy Nelson reluctantly returns to her childhood home to care for her failing father, a faithful minister who served the town for years. William Covington, a confirmed bachelor, comes to town to become the new pastor and set aside the luxuries of this birth for service to God. Can Betsy and William find common ground on which to work together for the better of the townspeople?

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Betsy's Return

“Betsy’s Return” is the second book in the Brides of Lehigh Canal series. I did like the first book a little bit better, but book 2 was still great.
In “Betsy’s Return”, Betsy Nelson returns to her home along the Lehigh Canal in Pennsylvania, after her father has had a heart attack. Betsy’s father, the pastor of the small town church, has to resign because of his health. Meanwhile William Covington gets a job as pastor of the church where Betsy’s father used to be pastor of. The towns people are trying to matchmake for the nice, young preacher, but he has decided not to marry due to past heartache.
I enjoyed getting to know these characters and the storyline was enjoyable.
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A Fantastic Series

Wanda Brunstetter had done it again with another exciting, fantastic series.
I am so much enjoying these books.
Not only did I enjoy the story, but I learned more about how hard the towpath walkers and canal boaters worked.
I really like the way Wanda describes her characters and scenery
I feel like I'm there and know the ppl. I also like the way characters from Kelly Chance return and we are introduced to characters in Sarah's Choice.
Something I found very interesting is how the book became about.
Wanda husband actually went swimming in the Lehigh canal and he played along the towpath.
Kelly Chance book 1
Betsy's Return book 2
Sarah's Choice book 3
A must read series
Now I'm onto book 3
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a gift

this was a gift
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Five Stars

NO PROBLEMS
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Five Stars

My wife Great.
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One Star

Worst books ever written by Brunstetter
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Good Book

I had already read the last book of this series so I went hunting for the first two. Good price, fast shipping. This book did not disappoint, enjoyed.
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Wanda E. Brunstetter is an excellent author!

This book was awesome! I love reading about the trials and tribulations of our pioneer ancestors and how they struggled to help pave the way for us today! Some parts were heartbreaking but tis' the way of life!
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Exellent book

This is one of Wanda E. Brunstetter's books that I purchased a long time ago and is a very good read. I absolutely love Wanda' books but will not continue purchasing them if she does the series things again like she started in Feb. of 2013.
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Betsy's Return

Betsy has become an old maid before she even realized it. After her plans to be a missionary were dashed, she stays in New York continuing what she believes is the Lord's work. After receiving news that her father was not in the best health, she returns to her childhood home in Lehigh Canal, Pennsylvania. Determined to care for her father till he gets better, she does everything in her power to help him.

William Covington felt the call of God to preach despite the well-to-do family he comes from. When the opportunity comes to preach in a canal town, he follows God's leading and direction and ends up in Lehigh Canal. Will Betsy be able to accept William as the town's new pastor in place of her father? Or will the old bitterness she used to harbor rear it's ugly head and ruin the way she relates to William?

Again, in very simple language, Brunstetter brings us a romance that is easy to read, fun, and entertaining. While the likelihood of falling in love so easily may seem unlikely, love comes in all forms, sizes, shapes, and ways in real life. And this historical portrayal is sweet and simple, a wonderful read for anyone who wants to travel back in time when things were simpler.

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