Amelia Devries, a 24 year old violinist, is feeling the pressure from those around her to continue performing, to continue being a celebrity, but her heart is in fiddling, something her family would frown upon if they knew she was dabbling in it. They would think she was wasting her time and talent. Michael Hostetler, a young Amishman, is wrestling with the decision of whether or not to join the church. They meet unexpectedly during a storm, and Michael invites Amelia to spend some time in Hickory Hollow, giving her a chance to get away from it all. But her other life is beckoning, and Michael still has a decision to make.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was simple yet well developed. The characters were realistic and dynamic. I enjoyed the familiar references of Lancaster County because that's where I'm from, so I felt as though I could picture the scenes more vividly. The Fiddler is an enjoyable book, one that many people could relate. Many people grapple with those decisions that could change the path of their lives, so it's easy to understand what these characters are going through, whether or not the individual circumstances fit.
This book was reviewed for Bethany House Publishers. A review copy of this title was supplied free of charge through the Bethany House Book Review Program.
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