MY REVIEW:
I am so glad that through the magic of Suzanne’s pen (probably her computer but pen sounds so much better), her readers did not have to wait for the inimitable M.K. to grow up in real time. Clearly the same M.K. we all grew to love in The Haven and The Keeper, her vivacity and zeal for life continued to place her in precarious situations.
When a careless accident forced her to take over as the new school teacher, M.K. dreaded each day she would be forced to spend inside the schoolroom and was certain she would be a failure as a teacher. Although Mary Kate and her father’s mysterious new worker seemed to lock horns at every encounter, they soon developed a connection that neither could ignore.
As with all Fisher’s books, “The Lesson” was well-written and entertaining with characters that were easy to love. Although Amish fiction is not my preferred genre, I always look forward to any new novel by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Filled with humor, drama, and romance, “The Lesson” also contains more than one lesson for its readers. I heartily endorse it.
This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity and Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Centered on one of Suzanne Woods Fisher’s most loved characters, this is the story fans have eagerly anticipated. The precocious M.K. is all grown up (well, almost) and ready to take on the world–with surprising results. Fisher’s trademark plot twists and turns are as unexpected and satisfying as ever in this third book in the Stoney Ridge Seasons series.
In her wildest dreams, spunky and impulsive nineteen-year-old Mary Kate Lapp never imagined herself behind a schoolteacher’s desk. A run-in (literally) with the schoolteacher compels her to act as a substitute teacher, just as her restless desire to see the world compels her to apply for a passport . . . just in case. The only thing of interest to M.K. in the sleepy Amish community of Stoney Ridge is the unexplained death of a sheep farmer that coincided with the arrival of a mysterious young man into the community. Frustrated that no one takes the crime seriously, she takes matters into her own hands. Unfortunately, as tends to be the case for M.K., she jumps headlong into trouble.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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Hi DaySong! I just loved your review of “The Lesson.” Your comment about not being an Amish fiction fan meant so much to me…I don’t want to be stuck in a genre. I want people to like my writing for itself! So so glad you were part of the blog tour. Glad you and M.K. clicked, too! She’s one of my very favorite characters. :)
Grateful to have you on the tour! Warmly, Suzanne