The Sound of Sleigh Bells, Cindy Woodsmall
The Sound of Sleigh Bells, Cindy Woodsmall
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The Sound of Sleigh Bells
A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country

Author: Cindy Woodsmall

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 5 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/06/2009


Synopsis

Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé. When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store. But she doesn’t know if her bishop will approve of the gorgeous carving or deem it idolatry.

Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and after Lizzy hunts down Jonah, the artist, she is all the more determined that Beth meets this man with the hands that create healing art. But it’s not that simple–will Lizzy’s elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love–or just more heartbreak?

About The Author

CINDY WOODSMALL is a New York Times and CBA best-selling author of eighteen works of fiction and a non-fiction book. Coverage of Cindy's writing has been featured on ABC Nightline and the front page of the Wall Street Journal. She lives outside Atlanta with her husband, just a short distance from her two sons and grandchildren.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Morgan on December 22, 2024

I’ve been rereading this book every Christmas for the last 7-8 years, but it wasn’t until 5 Christmases ago that the message met me where I was. And has continued to do so ever since. 💛 In Beth, I see myself. In her story, I see my own. It is heartbreaking & heart healing. Pain and sadness doesn’t he......more

Goodreads review by Nora on July 09, 2015

Amish customs are fascinating. There is a time for every season. Their customs allow for a structured time of grieving. For example the person in mourning is to wear black for the grieving period of time. This signals everyone to be respectful of that persons feelings and time of sadness. Beth Hertzl......more

Goodreads review by SweetAileen on November 08, 2023

Good mindless read. Getting ready for Christmas😏 🎄 🎅🏻☕️......more

Goodreads review by Kassie on December 21, 2023

A beautiful and sweet story ❤️......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on October 12, 2009

Every time I read an Amish fiction novel, I am surely more and more pulled into it becoming one of my favorite genres. I have yet to find a piece of work that I have not thoroughly enjoyed. It is often surprising to me as I am a lover of mystery, suspense and quite frankly...horror. I once thought t......more