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Plain Truth
by Jodi Picoult

Published: 2000-05-01
Kindle Edition : 432 pages
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Jodi Picoult has touched readers deeply with her acclaimed novels, such as Keeping Faith and The Pact. Gifted with "a remarkable ability to make us share her characters' feelings" (People), Picoult now explores the complex choices of the heart for a young Amish woman -- the compelling ...
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Jodi Picoult has touched readers deeply with her acclaimed novels, such as Keeping Faith and The Pact. Gifted with "a remarkable ability to make us share her characters' feelings" (People), Picoult now explores the complex choices of the heart for a young Amish woman -- the compelling journey of discovery for an urban lawyer who befriends and protects her.
The small town of Paradise, Pennsylvania, is a jewel in Lancaster County -- known for its picture-postcard landscapes and bucolic lifestyle. But that peace is shattered by the discovery of a dead infant in the barn of an Amish farmer. A police investigation quickly leads to two startling disclosures: the newborn's mother is an unmarried Amish woman, eighteen-year-old Katie Fisher. And the infant did not die of natural causes. Although Katie denies the medical proof that she gave birth to the child, circumstantial evidence leads to her arrest for the murder of her baby.
One hundred miles away, Philadelphia defense attorney Ellie Hathaway has achieved an enviable, high-profile career. But her latest court "victory" has set the sands shifting beneath her. Single at thirty-nine and unsatisfied with her relationship, Ellie doesn't look back when she turns down her chance to make partner and takes off for an open-ended stay at her great-aunt's home in Paradise.
Fate brings her to Katie Fisher. Suddenly, Ellie sees the chance to defend a client who truly needs her, not just one who can afford her. But taking on this case challenges Ellie in more ways than one. She finds herself not only in a clash of wills with a client who does not want to be defended but also in a clash of cultures with a people whose channels of justice are markedly different from her own.
Immersing herself in Katie Fisher's life -- and in a world founded on faith, humility, duty, and honesty -- Ellie begins to understand the pressures and sacrifices of those who to live "plain." As she peels away the layers of fact and fantasy, Ellie calls on an old friend for guidance. Now, just as this man from Ellie's past reenters her life, she must uncover the truth about a complex case, a tragic loss, the bonds of love -- and her own deepest fears and desires.
Moving seamlessly from psychological drama to courtroom suspense, Plain Truth is a triumph of contemporary storytelling. Jodi Picoult presents a fascinating portrait of Amish life rarely witnessed by those outside the faith -- and discovers a place where circumstances are not always what they seem, where love meets falsehood, and where relationships grow strong enough to span two worlds.

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What do you think would have happened if the baby lived?
Are you convinced that foul play was definitely involved?
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  "Another Picoult success!"by Mandy B. (see profile) 06/28/15

Picoult has truly mastered the art of bringing a story and characters to life. Her descriptions of scenery allows the reader to fully submerge into the story. I found it is quite easy to b... (read more)

 
  "The Plain Truth"by Lana N. (see profile) 01/23/15

A mystery set in Amish country. Great discussions.

 
  "Plain Truth was Plain Good "by Nancy B. (see profile) 08/27/14

A burned out defense attorney watching her biological clock ticking too fast, takes some time off to visit an aunt in the midst of Amish country. The aunt, having been excommunicated from her Amish family... (read more)

 
  "The Plain Truth"by Barbara M. (see profile) 10/18/13

This book was engaging from the moment I picked it up. The story had twists and turns along the way. It was cleverly written and evoked all kinds of emotions. Kept me glued to the pages!

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