The Judgment by Beverly Lewis is the second book in the Rose Trilogy.

Following on from the Thorn The Judgement tells the continuing story of two Amish sisters – Rose and Hen Kauffman.

Rose Kauffman is engaged to a well-liked Amish fellow in the community - Silas Good, yet she still pines for Nick Franco, the former foster son of the bishop. Nick has now left the Amish community due to a cloud of suspicion regarding the death of the bishop's biological son.

Will Rose marry Silas, even though she has feelings for Nick?

Rose's older sister Hen meanwhile has returned to live at her parent's farm with her daughter after separating with her modern husband, Brandon due to mutual agreement. If Hen doesn't returns soon Brandon has threatened to sue for custody of their daughter.

Will the judge rule in Brandon's favour? Can Hen re-establish herself back into the Amish community without sacrificing her marriage?