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Title: Peace
Subtitle: A Crittenden County Christmas Novel
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Narrator: Bernadette Dunne
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-22-13
Publisher: HarperAudio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes
Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
After a year of secrets and scandal, will this Amish community finally find peace under the bright promise of Christmas?
Beth Byler has a secret. Ever since she met Englischer Chris Ellis while helping out at the Yellow Bird Inn, she can't stop thinking about him. She knows a relationship could never go anywhere Chris was working undercover in Crittenden County as a DEA agent. That meant he faced danger daily and carried a gun, making him completely unsuitable for an Amish woman like herself. But she knew he felt the attraction, too. It was the reason he left so suddenly, promising never to see her again.
Then, three days before Christmas, while Beth is taking care of the inn, Chris returns. This time, he is bleeding and in need of a place to hide. Against her better judgment, Beth takes him in and tends to his wounds. She also promises to keep his presence a secret. Before long, it becomes clear that nothing between them has changed a relationship is inevitable. But are they ready to sacrifice everything for this chance at love?
Members Reviews:
DON'T NEGLECT THIS FINAL EPISODE!
Any additional comments?
SURPRISE! This is actually the conclusion of the Crittendon County, Kentucky series! If you felt a little unfulfilled as I did with Number 3 "Found," do get this one!
It is Christmas, time for sharing love, and hope.
In it, Gray takes us through the grieving process of several affected characters in the shocking aftermath of Perry Borntrager's murder, including and especially, the son and family of the "murderer" whose anger was understandably human, but whose strategy
for self survival was so contrary to the Amish values of honesty, admitting wrong, personal responsibility, family solidarity, I felt a bit sick, and very sympathetic toward the son's mourning (mourning includes anger and grief) steps. This was incomplete for me, as the "murderer" was willing to have the blame fall on his son, even if it meant an untrue
conviction, subsequent jail sentence, and throwing over of a father's hopes for his family!
It didn't seem consistent within the character, and he was given no voice to express what went on inside. This part of the story, how the "murderer" was dealt with was given only brief brushing, and for me, did not well support the later happy ending. Maybe there's a lesson there, that when we cannot forgive ourselves, the love and forgiveness of those whom we've harmed helps us to that state.
The bulk of the story, which gives such weight to the title "Peace" is dedicated to (darling!) Beth, who is helping out her friend, Frannie while away for Christmas with new husband, former Chicago investigator and friend to Mose, local sheriff, Luke. Even though Beth says she can't cook or clean very well, she seems to grace the Yellow Bird Inn with a warm, upright and attractive presence, that makes her look very much at home. Truly, I am so taken with her character, I wish I could purchase lessons!
Chris Ellis, undercover DEA agent, who showed up previously when Beth was helping out Frannie, has been badly injured after his cover was blown.
