The characters spoke like they lived in the 21st century.

Content: abusive husband, abusive man, beating, murder, war injuries ( )

After months of not reading Amish fiction, I wanted to read something with the calmness of the Amish faith (even if I don't agree with all of their beliefs.)

I ended up really loving "Softly Blows the Bugle" and I hope to get a paperback soon, the story was not anything like the normal Amish fiction you come across, the way that this book went into what it might have been like for the Amish during the civil war was something that intrigued me.

I could tell there was going to be a good bit mystery but I didn't expect it to get to be as dark as it did though it ended up to end nicely. The sudden ending fits well with the story and I look forward to more from Jan Drexler.

I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher/review company. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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Rating: 5 Stars!! (Wish i could rate it 10 Stars!!)
Review:
Another Great Book in this series set during The Civil War!!

The Characters were enjoyable to read about.

The Setting was beautifully told which made it easy to picture the scenery while reading.

I wish there was a 4th book in this series or a spinoff series with one of the other characters cause i'd love to see how their lives are now!! ( )

Jan Drexler has a way of spinning a tale that never disappoints, and this book is no exception. I have read hundreds of Amish novels—inspirational, romance, suspense, and historical—and this book combines all these genres into a beautifully flowing and compelling read.

There is plenty of suspense, drama, romance, and unexpected plot twists to make this book very difficult to put down. I highly recommend this book.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It has a lot of religious overtones, as expected, but they are brought into the story in a natural way that doesn't moralize or brow-beat the reader about it. It's set in Amish country after the civil war and follows a family, especially the daughter, Elizabeth as they recover from the aftermath. There is a nefarious crook involved, and he want's Elizabeth's land and money, and a budding romance between her and a man who lost his leg during the war and is grieving his lost dreams. Will the crook get his hands on Elizabeth and everything she owns? Will the veteran be able to win her heart? Read the book and see . . . If you like historical romance, you'll probably enjoy this book--there is some darkness in the plot, but as in all good romance novels, all ends up as one would like it to be. ( )