First published 2006
On the day of their wedding, a young Shaker couple, Hannah and Ephraim, must choose between their forbidden love and the strict rules of their religious community. As they prepare to exchange vows, the threat of expulsion looms large, testing their devotion to each other and their faith. With tensions mounting and their future hanging in the balance, Hannah and Ephraim must navigate the complexities of desire, duty, and the sacrifices required to follow their hearts.
Genres: drama, romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
188 pages · Paperback · University of Michigan Library