(YAKIMA, WA)—With a nod to literary heavyweights Charles Dickens and
Anthony Trollope, New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter
has penned a six–part serial novel for Barbour Books. Called The
Discovery Saga, the first book, GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY, hits bookshelves Feb. 5.
Brunstetter, an early founder of Amish fiction, has published more than 60
books, which include fiction novels, non–fiction cookbooks and
devotionals, and children's books, but this is her first serial.
"It was a very exciting way to write," said Brunstetter, who's sold more
than six million copies of her books. "The books are a bit shorter in length,
and readers will get to experience Meredith and Luke's story each month from
February through July. Each book will leave the reader with a cliffhanger."
The story follows Amish newlywed couple Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus. Luke
has lost his job, and the inevitable struggles and arguments follow.
"As in most marriages there are some bumpy roads," said Brunstetter, who's
been married nearly 50 years to her husband, Richard. "Finances can be one of
the greatest detriments to a marriage."
Luke's uncle offers him the chance to learn a new trade, so Luke makes plans
for a quick trip to his uncle's place in Middlebury, Indiana, despite his
wife's reservations. Along the way, Luke is accosted by a desperate drug addict
on the run. When Luke refuses to hand over his wallet, a violent encounter
erupts. Back home, with a baby on the way, Meredith is desperate to hear from
her missing husband.
"This particular story takes place in Lancaster County, PA, a large Amish
community, which is about 50 miles from where my husband grew up. We have
friends in that area and have visited many, many times. It was fun to go back
there in my story."
Book 2, THE SILENCE OF
WINTER, publishes March 1, with THE HOPE OF SPRING, THE PIECES OF SUMMER, A REVELATION IN AUTUMN and A VOW FOR ALWAYS
publishing in April, May, June and July, respectively.
For more information about the author, visit www.wandabrunstetter.com
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