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Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries #17
Plain Secrets
Inheriting an antiquated house from a long-lost Amish grandfather she barely knew, Selena Lehman embarks on a journey to explore her roots. But as she steps through the time-worn doors of the homestead, she stumbles upon a buried legacy that eclipses the house's crumbling state—her grandfather was a convicted murderer.Shaken by this revelation, Selena grapples with the tarnished image of her grandfather, a man condemned by the law yet enshrined in her bloodline. Convinced there is more than meets the eye, she sets out to peel back the layers of this decades-old mystery.Guided by a conviction that her grandfather's story is yet unfinished, Selena finds herself on the threshold of Ettie Smith's abode. Ettie, known for her sharp intellect and tenacious spirit, may just hold the keys to a past obscured by shadows.Can Selena and Ettie unearth the truth buried deep beneath the soil of accusation and suspicion?In a world where the past refuses to stay silent, every creaking floorboard in the old house could hold the answer.Prepare yourself for a journey into the heart of Amish country, where secrets lay as thick as the morning fog, waiting to be unveiled.
- GenresAmish
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2018
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Samantha Price
638 books330 followersSamantha Price is a USA Today bestselling author of Amish romance and cozy mysteries. Raised in the Brethren faith, she writes with a heartfelt understanding of the Amish way of life.
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April 2, 2019
Family Secrets
Salena was shocked to learn that her Amish grandfather admitted to murder and died in prison. She believed that he was innocent and sought to clear his name. She discovers a lot more secrets and that much what of she believed a about her life was a lie.
Salena was shocked to learn that her Amish grandfather admitted to murder and died in prison. She believed that he was innocent and sought to clear his name. She discovers a lot more secrets and that much what of she believed a about her life was a lie.
May 10, 2018
Amish.Mystery PLAIN SECRETS. Ettie Smith # 17
Selena inherited her grandfathers place in the Amish community.
To find a houseful of kids, and parents living in it, and will for some time, since she is not thirty. Meeting the caretaker Gabriel, has gotten her so rattled, which begins a delightful story for us. A ride in the buggy to see the house, was like her mother did till she was eighteen. Then he tells her grandfather died in jail, admitting to a hit and run years ago. Her fiancé wouldn’t like that, a secret she would have to keep. Did she want to even try to learn the truth, the stories he told her she knew he didn’t do it. The community that doesn’t gossip, but we have two sisters who seem to know what everybody is doing. They had been working on it, till he died. Entertaining, interesting of how with technology now, can they figure it out. How it all played out with her fiancé, would she stil be engaged. The secrets that had been keep for years, by so many people, and the thoughts and rumors that had hurt others. I especially love these two sisters,they have a heart of gold,their little disagreements, you love to chuckle over.
Samantha’s book always have a message, woven into a story, that will delight readers.
Selena inherited her grandfathers place in the Amish community.
To find a houseful of kids, and parents living in it, and will for some time, since she is not thirty. Meeting the caretaker Gabriel, has gotten her so rattled, which begins a delightful story for us. A ride in the buggy to see the house, was like her mother did till she was eighteen. Then he tells her grandfather died in jail, admitting to a hit and run years ago. Her fiancé wouldn’t like that, a secret she would have to keep. Did she want to even try to learn the truth, the stories he told her she knew he didn’t do it. The community that doesn’t gossip, but we have two sisters who seem to know what everybody is doing. They had been working on it, till he died. Entertaining, interesting of how with technology now, can they figure it out. How it all played out with her fiancé, would she stil be engaged. The secrets that had been keep for years, by so many people, and the thoughts and rumors that had hurt others. I especially love these two sisters,they have a heart of gold,their little disagreements, you love to chuckle over.
Samantha’s book always have a message, woven into a story, that will delight readers.
August 17, 2018
Mystery surprises abounding
This Ettie mystery was different beginning with you given a name of the murderer. Oh but wait there are surprises abounding right up to the end. Many of the surprises I didn't see thus I was surprised over and over. Samantha Price put a refreshing spin to this Ettie Smith mystery and what is up with the neighbors? Guessing we will find out because I smell a mystery here. I'm recommending you read Plain Secrets it is a great mystery.
This Ettie mystery was different beginning with you given a name of the murderer. Oh but wait there are surprises abounding right up to the end. Many of the surprises I didn't see thus I was surprised over and over. Samantha Price put a refreshing spin to this Ettie Smith mystery and what is up with the neighbors? Guessing we will find out because I smell a mystery here. I'm recommending you read Plain Secrets it is a great mystery.
May 20, 2018
Selena has a house in Amish Country bequest to her from her grandfather. She took time off to go visit the place to see if it is marketable,only to find a family with tons of children living there. She decides to go find the groundkeeper and get answers.
The answers left her with more questions and a buggy ride to find out some of them.
She finds out that her grandfather had come forward and said he had killed a man some 20 odd years before and was in jail for it, but no one believed he did it or why.
Read to find the answers for yourself and get the sweetest love story ever
The answers left her with more questions and a buggy ride to find out some of them.
She finds out that her grandfather had come forward and said he had killed a man some 20 odd years before and was in jail for it, but no one believed he did it or why.
Read to find the answers for yourself and get the sweetest love story ever
March 5, 2024
Uncovering the past
So who killed who? The wrong guy says he did it and dies in jail, so everybody drops it. Until a young lady comes to town to check on a property that is willed to her. But she wants to clear her grandfathers name because nobody thinks he did it. Many twists and turns and we wrap with a dinner party to arrest the subject as many of these mysteries end up.
So who killed who? The wrong guy says he did it and dies in jail, so everybody drops it. Until a young lady comes to town to check on a property that is willed to her. But she wants to clear her grandfathers name because nobody thinks he did it. Many twists and turns and we wrap with a dinner party to arrest the subject as many of these mysteries end up.
January 6, 2023
A very good Amish mystery
This was a interesting book and holds your interest to the end. The author really makes you feel like part of the action. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
This was a interesting book and holds your interest to the end. The author really makes you feel like part of the action. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
May 19, 2018
The Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries are fun, easy to read, and relaxing books. The plot is well developed as are the characters. I enjoy reading them.
May 22, 2018
Read this on the kindle
Another murder mystery for Ettie & her sister to solve
While this was good it certainly not the best in the series
Another murder mystery for Ettie & her sister to solve
While this was good it certainly not the best in the series
September 27, 2018
Plain Secrets
Enjoyed the book very much. They are always so warm and fuzzy to read. Just a clean family book that I enjoy.
Enjoyed the book very much. They are always so warm and fuzzy to read. Just a clean family book that I enjoy.
June 26, 2020
Oh my gosh
Samantha takes you on a ride in every one of her books. She keeps those permanent information out till Ettie reveals. Oh my
Samantha takes you on a ride in every one of her books. She keeps those permanent information out till Ettie reveals. Oh my
March 4, 2021
Twists and Turns
Loved this story line, it is full of twists and turns that you don’t see coming. Exciting plot and ending.
Loved this story line, it is full of twists and turns that you don’t see coming. Exciting plot and ending.
July 25, 2021
Happy to see that Selena and Gabriel will get their happily ever after. Also, joyful that Ava and Jeremiah have their new baby boy.
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September 7, 2021
Great twist, great series
April 1, 2022
Another great book in the series.
This is a fantastic series and I recommend it to everyone who loves romance and mystery novels. Sam
antha Price is a great writer.
This is a fantastic series and I recommend it to everyone who loves romance and mystery novels. Sam
antha Price is a great writer.
February 9, 2023
Plain Secrets (eddi smith cozy (book) #17)
I really enjoyed all of the books that went through this sreies. I enjoyed the clean story that came out with it.I highly recommend this book to anyone.
I really enjoyed all of the books that went through this sreies. I enjoyed the clean story that came out with it.I highly recommend this book to anyone.
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