The Abram's Daughters series is a closely interconnected family saga following the Ebersol family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Because the story forms a continuous narrative arc detailing the li...
The Abram's Daughters series is a closely interconnected family saga following the Ebersol family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Because the story forms a continuous narrative arc detailing the lives, secrets, and relationships of the sisters over several decades, you should read the books in order of publication.
Publication Order of Abram’s Daughters Books
The Covenant (2002)
The Betrayal (2003)
The Sacrifice (2004)
The Prodigal (2004)
The Revelation (2005)
Chronological Order & Narrative Caveats
The chronological order of the series matches the publication order exactly. The narrative begins in the post-World War II era of the late 1940s and moves sequentially through the years. Skipping any book or reading out of order is highly discouraged, as the plot hinges on major family secrets, character developments, and unresolved cliffhangers that carry directly from one book to the next.
Where to Go Next
While the Abram's Daughters series is a self-contained five-book saga with no direct sequels or spin-offs, Beverly Lewis has penned several other highly acclaimed Amish fiction series set in the same region. If you want to continue reading her work, we recommend starting with The Heritage of Lancaster County series (beginning with The Shunning) or exploring The Courtship of Nellie Fisher.
Frequently Asked
QWhat is the recommended reading order for Abram’s Daughters?
You should read the series in its original publication order, starting with The Covenant, followed by The Betrayal, The Sacrifice, The Prodigal, and finishing with The Revelation.
QIs there a difference between the publication and chronological order?
No. The chronological timeline moves forward in the exact same sequence as the publication order, starting in the post-WWII period and following the family over the years.
QAre there any sequels or spin-offs to the Abram's Daughters series?
No, there are no direct sequels or spin-offs featuring the Ebersol family. However, fans of this series will find similar themes in Beverly Lewis's other Lancaster County series, such as The Heritage of Lancaster County.
QCan the books in Abram's Daughters be read as standalones?
No. The books are part of a continuous family saga with ongoing secrets and plotlines. Reading them out of order or as standalones will result in major spoilers and confusion.
QWhen and where is the Abram's Daughters series set?
The series is set in a fictional Old Order Amish community called Gobbler's Knob, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, beginning in the post-World War II era of the late 1940s.
QWho wrote the Abram’s Daughters series?
The series was written entirely by Beverly Lewis, a pioneer and New York Times bestselling author of Amish Christian fiction.
