‘The Forbidden’ provides all the multiple characters, connected plots, romantic entanglements and tension within the Amish community that readers of Beverly Lewis know and love.

Book two in ‘The Courtship of Nellie Fisher’ continues Beverley Lewis' saga of Nellie Mae Fisher and her hopes to marry Caleb Yoder. But Nellie’s family embrace the ‘New Order’ personal faith which threatens the traditions of the Amish ‘Old Order’ strictly followed by Caleb’s father, who has forbidden the marriage.

The modern world with its promise of convenience, excitement and automobiles has attracted and dazzled Nellie's sister, Rhoda. Meanwhile, a couple waiting to adopt twins discover their interest in the ‘New Order’ faith is causing the birth mother to have second thoughts.