The story takes place in an Amish/Mennonite community but alternate timelines and stories. If you love Amish and World War history this is the perfect book for you. Not my usual read but I do like historical stories too. A feel good story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completly my own.

By Evening's Light is the final book in the Amish Memories series by Leslie Gould and the finish is as good as the start. Having read the first two books I was eager to read this one and was not disappointed. The story is a compelling dual-time tale set during present-day Lancaster County and World War II. The characters are realistic and relatable as they deal with past events and look toward the future. Readers who enjoy stories about the Amish and historical fiction will not want to miss reading this one. I read a complimentary copy of the book through NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review. The opinions are my own.

A wonderfully written story, amazing story line. and characters that pull you in to the story. You will not go wrong in reading this story. A book that renews your faith.

By Evening's Light is the third and final book in the Amish Memories series. I enjoyed all three books in the series and fully recommend you read this series in order to get the full backstory with all the characters.
This is told as a dual timeline story. Though taking place in an Amish community and incorporating the Amish culture into the book it is not strictly an Amish story. A character comes back from a missionary trip to Haiti not having expected things to work out the way they had.
We are transported back in time with a storytelling Aunt who tells of her struggles and joys during WWII in Germany.
I enjoyed how well the series was researched by the author, making for a fascinating and entertaining series. The characters are well developed and perfectly imperfect with their own struggles and joys. I enjoyed reading their faith journeys.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

I love Beverly Lewis' books and was excited to read this one by Leslie Gould. I was pleasantly pleased and enjoyed reading By Evening's Light. While not strictly focused on Amish life and culture, the story takes place in an Amish community. I enjoyed the alternate timelines and stories. The ending was perfect and overall just a nice feel good story. If you like Amish centered books with some historical fiction thrown in- this is a book for you.

By Evenings Light by Leslie Gould is a very unique book. I have never read an Amish-mennonite duel-time story before. You can tell that Leslie Gould spent many hours researching and writing this very interesting tale.

The story is primarily Treva’s story after she returns to her home in Lancaster after returning from a mission trip to Haiti. She returns with a somewhat broken heart. While she is trying to figure out what is next in her life, her great aunt begins to tell of her own heartbreaking tale that transports us back to WWII Germany.

The characters are well developed, and the story line is fantastic.

This book will hold your attention from beginning to end. The movement of the story is flawless.

It is truly A story of love found, love lost, and love found again. It shares the true meaning of forgiveness.

Thank you Bethany House Publishers for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own and I highly recommend buying a copy of this 5-star book today. today.

Although it deals with some difficult subjects, I really enjoyed this book, and stayed up way too late to finish it. Be sure to read first the first two books in the series – A Brighter Dawn and This Passing Hour. A lot of what’s going on in this third book won’t make a whole lot of sense without reading the whole series in order.

The main characters are wonderful, and there are a few villains to keep things hopping. I like the emphasis on reaching out to new immigrants in practical ways.

I’m sorry the series has ended. I’d like to read more about these characters and how they continue to grow in their relationships with each other and with God.

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I was lucky to receive a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. It was published on August 20, 2024 by Bethany House and is an Amish fiction story.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. It has a dual timeline and setting. There is action from the 1940s in Germany and the present day in Lancaster County, PA. Some of Treva's relatives lived in Germany when the Nazis were in power. They tried to leave Germany after WWII ended.

Treva grew up with her sisters as a Mennonite but after an accident took the life of both of their parents, the three sisters moved in with their Amish grandparents in Pennsylvania. From her grandparents Treva learned about a great-great aunt, Rosene, who suffered under the Nazis. However, this story is really Treva Zimmerman's story as she listens to her great-great- aunt Rosene and tries to find her own direction in life. She is restless after returning from a mission trip to Haiti after breaking up with her boyfriend Zeke. I was impressed that Treva had been on a mission and was not aware that the Amish went on missions. Treva had planned to move to Alaska for a fresh start. However, she could not leave for Alaska on time due to her family needing her help. Treva's quandary is whether she will be able to move to Alaska or whether to stay on the family farm.

I loved that the story was about Amish folks in Nazi Germany. We don't usually see this topic in Amish fiction. I also loved the contemporary feel of the book and this author is now on my radar.

Not your stereotypical Amish novel. A combination of Amish/Mennonite history with WWII Germany history. A dual timeline as it goes from present day to WWII telling the life of Rosene to her great-great-niece Treva. Young love lost, misunderstandings, assumptions, and time have resulted in Rosene never marrying. At the age of 93, can she find love again?

Released Aug 20th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

When I'm in the mood for Amish fiction without the fluff I know I can count on Leslie Gould. She writes stories with substance and this book was no different. It was everything I expected and I absolutely devoured it!

This is the third book in the Amish Memories series and was so easy to read. It combines two of my favorite genres~Amish fiction and historical fiction. Gould is a master at both! This story had characters I cared about and an interesting storyline. Told in dual timelines both stories had me quickly turning the pages. I have to say Gould has perfect timing when it comes to switching timelines keeping my interest piqued.

This book was well researched, well written, and one of the best I have read this year. This book is perfection!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion which I have given.

By Evening’s Light by Leslie Gould is an engaging dual timeline story. I thought the story was well written with developed characters. This story focuses on Treva and Rosene. Treva is restless after returning from her mission trip to Haiti after breaking up with her boyfriend and Rosene learns some upsetting news. Rosene begins telling Treva about the man she loved and lost hoping it will help her niece. The story goes back and forth between the present day and just after World War II. It was interesting getting a glimpse at Germany after World War II. Some people went out of their way to help others and their country. Rosene’s story was appealing. We got to catch up with the characters from the previous books as well. I did find the pacing to be leisurely. By Evening’s Light is the third Amish Memories novel. I recommend reading the series in order as it will allow you to get to know the characters and their backstories. I enjoyed the ending, though, I am sorry to see the series come to an end. By Evening’s Light is a touching tale about forgiveness, family, friendship, adventure, faith, and second chances.

By Evening’s Light by Leslie Gould is probably my favourite in the Amish Memories series. I will miss these characters.

Once again, Rosene tells her story about what happened to her in Germany and her long-lost love. This time she tells the story mainly to Treva and, of course, it helps Treva as she prepares to leave the Plain life and move to Alaska.

Rosene’s story was captivating as always, and I enjoyed hearing it all play out. But I was shocked at some things her sister Martha was involved in and how Martha was so willing to put Rosene in danger. When Rosene stopped to rest from telling her story, I (like Treva) inwardly groaned because I wanted to hear more! But, like Treva, I had to wait patiently until Rosene was ready to talk again.

While Treva waits, she is also trying to figure out things in her life about where she wants to work and live. But, while she is figuring things out, she is incredibly busy. Good grief! I was exhausted just reading about all the things this girl did. She was a dynamo, that’s for sure, and her talents showed themselves as she came closer to realizing where she should spend the rest of her life.

I will miss these characters and this entire story. If you haven’t read the first two books, you really must! While it could be read as a standalone, I don’t recommend it. I have read them all, and I was still wondering who certain people were. It would be helpful to have a list of all the characters and who they are at the front of the book.

If you like Amish fiction and dual-time WWII stories, you will love By Evening’s Light. I highly recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House through NetGalley for my honest review.

Thanks to Bethany House Publishers for letting me review this from an e-galley. #ByEveningsLight #NetGalley #AmishMemories

This book is so much more than the typical Amish Romance I was expecting. The characters are both Amish and Mennonite, and their life is perhaps more typical or relatable than some of the other books in the genre, but that is not what sets this book apart.

It is the story of two women. Treva, who has returned from a missionary trip to Haiti that she undertook in part because she was smitten by a young man who was from Haiti. Their romance didn't work out, and she has stopped home at her grandfather's farm. Her plan is to take up a job in a resort in Alaska. Her family's life is complicated, however, and her sisters also have far reaching and far ranging plans.

Her great great aunt, Rosene, chooses to tell her the story of her own past, in part because it also includes recovery from heartbreak. Rosene escaped from Germany as World War II was beginning, and her life was extremely complicated, and is fascinatingly told.

The book is told in alternating chapters, and both stories are page turningly compelling.

Like Treva, we have to hear Rosene's story as she chooses to tell it, with cliffhangers and long pauses. The historical fiction is captivating and heartrendingly realistic. It includes Germans who were collaborators, and the complicity of the Mennonite church in the Nazi regime, in a nuanced and realistic way that is unusual in the fiction about World War II.

I can't recommend this highly enough...and you'll want to know about all the romances in the story as well.

BLURB:
Treva Zimmerman finds herself at a crossroads in life after a heartbreaking failed relationship. Returning to Lancaster County to visit her Amish grandparents and elderly aunt, Treva plans to leave her Plain heritage behind for a fresh start in Alaska. Torn between the expectations of her community and her own desires, she seeks to follow her own path--but all that changes when her aunt Rosene suffers a heart attack.

As her aunt recounts her own past--a poignant journey through Cold War Germany and a fervent desire to escape her Plain life to search for a lost love--Treva is determined to discover the whereabouts of Rosene's former sweetheart. Amid the turmoil, their former farmhand Gabe Johnson returns unexpectedly, throwing Treva's plans into further disarray.

While working hard to save the farm and explore her own destiny, Treva confronts her deep-rooted ties to her heritage and must decide if she will embrace her family's legacy or break free from the pressures of her past to forge a life of her own.

MY REVIEW:
While this is the 3rd book in this series, you don’t have to have read the others for this to make sense.

This is Treva's and Rosene's story and I think it is the most heartbreaking one of all. Forgiveness is the theme of this story, a very tall order indeed.

Great pacing, well rounded characters, and underlying themes I like. An all-round good read.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.

The 3rd book in this series is the most heartbreaking one of all. This is Treva's and Rosene's story. One that will keep you enthralled until their story is over. Trust me, y'all will be left thinking about them for a long time to come most especially Rosene! I feel like I've gotten to know her better after reading this dear book. I absolutely 💯 loved it. I claim this my favorite of this series!
There were a few characters that I didn't like most especially Garit. What a jerk!
I didn't care much for Lena Rosene's sister either. I didn't know what to think about what she done to Rosene. That was just pure evil and selfish.
Forgiveness is the theme for this story. And that's a mighty tall order from above too. And hard to do as well.
This book will make you cry in places, hold your breath in others. You'll also rejoice as well.
5 stars for a job well done and for well rounded out characters!
I highly recommend!
My thanks to Netgalley and Bethany House for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own!