“Just one speck of dust can blind an eye.”
Belle: An Amish Retelling of Beauty and the Beast (An Amish Fairytale #1) by Sarah Price A rather fascinating story that explores the idea of love and marriage, duty and faith. Belle's father has driven the family finances into dun territory with his investments in continual failed schemes. At last it seems his 'griller' invention might be a way to break through. Alas his bad luck or serious miscalculation continues. The family is left destitute. Their property is bought by Adam Herschberger, the local recluse who has withdrawn from the Amish society due to people's responses to his scarred face. Many call him The Beast--as Belle notes, hardly the godly action of a faith community. Belle goes to Adam to see if she can be his housekeeper in exchange for the family being able to continue to live in the house. Inste...