Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, is the "New York Times" bestselling author of more than ninety books. Her stories have been published in eleven languages worldwide. A keen interest in her mother's Plain heritage has inspired Beverly to write many Amish-related novels, beginning with "The Shunning", which has sold more than one million copies and was recently made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. In 2007 "The Brethren" was honored with a Christy Award. She has been interviewed by both national and international media, including "Time" magazine, the Associ...