The Orchard

In Beverly Lewis's gripping tale, Ellie Hostetler grapples with the upheaval in her peaceful Lancaster County life when her twin brother, Evan, is drafted for the Vietnam War, choosing not to claim conscientious objector status against their Amish beliefs. As Evan prepares to leave for boot camp, Ellie confides in Sol Bontrager, a conscientious objector who provides a comforting presence amid her uncertainty. Torn between her feelings for Sol and her new beau, Menno, Ellie faces a poignant journey of family loyalty and personal discovery, questioning the future she once thought was secure.