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The Crimson Dress: An Amish Retelling of The Scarlet Letter Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

I will stop at nothing to protect the man I love - even if it means sacrificing my own reputation.

My Amish community has placed on me the strictest
Bann they've ever enacted. It is something they felt they must do to deter others from engaging in the same sinful behavior as me.

The leaders have one request from me - that I name my child's
vatter. But I refuse to confess. I will never reveal my child's father's identity. Because of my rebellion, I am required to wear a dress of our community's verboten color, and I must live a life of isolation apart from my loved ones. Everyone is warned to avoid me, the woman in the crimson dress, lest they become tainted with sin my too.

I'm saddened they feel the need to punish me. But I am not alone. I have my
boppli, after all. As far as my boppli's vatter goes, his identity must never ever be revealed.

It is a secret I will take to my grave.

An intriguing Amish take on The Scarlet Letter!
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C9XG4MXH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blessed Publishing (July 25, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3228 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 86 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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Jennifer Spredemann

Heart-Touching Amish Fiction

USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has authored over three dozen Amish fiction titles in her "can't-put-down" writing style, some which have won awards. She resides in Indiana Amish Country with her family on a former Amish farm where the documentary Breaking the Silence was filmed. "...Spredemann weaves a thread of love and intrigue into a quilt of faith and values." - reader review

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Customer reviews

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19 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
This is a quick, easy read. It's messages are simple and straight forward. We have all sinned and require God's forgiveness.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
I love this retelling of The Scarlet Letter. It's amazing how God always works things out on His time table and in His way rather than our own. I would like to see what's next for the bishop and his fraa as they discover more about God from the Englisch Bible.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
A simple, heart-string tugging story! So well-written…and VERY POWERFUL! After reading this book, you will understand how deep love can be and how wrong peoples’ perceptions can be! Jennifer has an absolutely wonderful book here and I urge everyone to read it! Believe me…you will NOT regret it - and you will be changed because of it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
Thank you so much Jennifer Spredemann for choosing me to be one of those able to read the ARC of this novella. I had never read The Scarlett Letter but even though I know it wasn't necessary to read this book it is one I think I have to read. This was a different direction for Jennifer as it was told in first person. I loved the power that this little book punched. So much in such a short story shows how excellent the writing was. I had figured out things before the end but it was lovely read and realize I was right. Big happy smile on my face. The characters was so wonderful that I hope this won't be the last time that we come across them. This strong story is one not to be missed by Jennifer Spredemann fans. If you have not read this author before, this would be a good one to read. I am excited to see what Jennifer has in store for us next.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
Thank you Jennifer Spredemann for allowing me to read an ARC of your book, The Crimson Dress, coming out July 25, 2023.

This is a unique book because it is shared in the first person.

Ruby, our main character and storyteller, finds herself under a strict Bann because she will not reveal the name of her child’s father.
The storyline is so unusual for an Amish story but so realistic, you find yourself fully drawn into the story from the beginning. All characters are portrayed accurately and as you read, you believe the actions are really happening. The end is totally unpredictable.

The book is short, you could read it in one sitting, but so interesting you wish it would continue.

I highly recommend this 5-star read.

I was given an ARC by the author, but was not required to give a review.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
This was an Amish retelling of The Scarlet Letter. It was a book that will really make you think! It is a book that will show that we all have our shortcomings and none have attained perfection. We all are learning, experiencing, and growing in Christ. I honestly don't know what to say without giving away the story. And the story will definitely bring unexpected events. It is a teaching story of love, forgiveness and repentance. It is well worth reading.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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