Until then may I use my time as you desire . . . In 1985, Old Order Amish couple Celeste and Vin Lantz have been married for six years. Vin is a carpenter by trade but an artist in his heart. He is especially captivated by drawing portraits, which the Amish consider idolatry. Knowing they could be shunned, Celeste is shocked to discover that Vin has secretly been sketching her and their sons. When she confronts Vin, they argue and Vin storms off . . . and seems to disappear, leaving Celeste to wonder if he chose his art ...
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Until then may I use my time as you desire . . . In 1985, Old Order Amish couple Celeste and Vin Lantz have been married for six years. Vin is a carpenter by trade but an artist in his heart. He is especially captivated by drawing portraits, which the Amish consider idolatry. Knowing they could be shunned, Celeste is shocked to discover that Vin has secretly been sketching her and their sons. When she confronts Vin, they argue and Vin storms off . . . and seems to disappear, leaving Celeste to wonder if he chose his art over his family. When he leaves the house that night, Vin seeks peace on his favorite mountain overlook. But he takes a fall and wakes to find himself injured and lost. Vin soon realizes just how far he has traveled--not only in distance but back in time, to 1822 Ohio, a place that provides the freedom he craved but where he is separated from his beloved wife and children. Vin is saved by the kindness of strangers and gradually learns to survive and even to use his skills to help his new friends in this unfamiliar time and place. But all the while he prays desperately for God to return him to his family, before Celeste makes a new life without him. For fans of Amish romance and time-slip novels comes a gripping story of faith, freedom, redemption, and the truest desires of the heart by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Woodsmall. "Full of intriguing characters, Until Then will keep readers holding their breath all the way to the last page, when one more twist arrives." Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of Anything but Plain " Until Then , a thoroughly captivating time-slip tale, takes the reader on an unforgettable journey with characters who step off the page and into your heart." Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of A Million Little Choices Full-length Amish fiction Standalone novel with clean romance Book length: approximately 104,000 words Includes discussion questions for book groups
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Until Then by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall is a unique Amish novel. I thought the story was well-written with developed characters. I enjoyed meeting Vin and Celeste Lantz. Vin is a gifted artist who has been secretly creating drawings that includes peopleââ?¬â?¢s faces which is forbidden by their bishop. I admit that I am baffled by some of Old Order Amish rules (one district can use a scooter but they cannot ride a bicycle, you wear a white apron in this district, but a black one in another, buggy styles vary from district to district, woman can wear bright color in one church district, but only dark in a neighboring district). I was surprised by Celesteââ?¬â?¢s reaction to Vinââ?¬â?¢s drawings. I liked seeing Celeste set out to succeed in the woodshop so she could provide a living for her children. I found it frustrating, though, that she had to get permission from the church leaders in order to do it (I take it the womenââ?¬â?¢s lib movement skipped over the Amish). The dual timelines were well done. I was able to move easily from one timeline to the other. There is quite a bit going on in each timeline (keeps things interesting). I can tell the author did her research because the story is rich in history. Vinââ?¬â?¢s trip into the past will test the coupleââ?¬â?¢s faith, fortitude, and their love. It was interesting to see how actions in the past can affect the future. We also see the importance of following Godââ?¬â?¢s plan for your life. If you have a strong faith, you can persevere in the face of adversity. Until Then deals with forgiveness, family conflict, commitment, love, and faith. One of my favorite lines from Until Then is, ââ?¬Å"All of this help feels like charity. Everyone needs help sometimes.ââ?¬Â? I liked the conclusion which wrapped up the various storylines. Until Then is an interesting tale with hidden drawings, a time travel tumble, an escaped slave, an unforgiving family, sweet sons, and powerful prayers.
