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The Peacemaker

{March 2025}

Book 2 in A Mifflin County Mystery Series

An Unresolved Mystery Holds an Amish Community in Limbo

Ada Detweiler’s best friend, Rosa Petersheim, disappeared a year ago and still has not been found. In their grief and confusion, Ada and Rosa’s boyfriend, Ephraim Peight, have grown close. However, some in the community feel Ephraim is responsible for Rosa’s disappearance. Now Rosa’s younger sister is making accusations against Ephraim that could drive him and Ada apart. A fire set by an arsonist might finally be the thing to reveal secrets that have long been dividing this community of friends and family. But will it be too late for love between the peacemaker and the suspect?

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Wanda’s Willkum

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Welcome to my writing world. It is my hope that you will not only enjoy a good story when reading one of my books, but will learn more about the Amish way of life.

As I have come to know and love my special Amish Friends, I’ve been filled with the realization that, while they may live and dress differently than most of us “Englishers,” they experience the same joys and deal with the same struggles as we do. Writing about the Amish fills my heart with joy and peace. I hope reading about the Amish will do that for you as well.

Mitt Lieb (With love),

Wanda
Wanda and Richard Brunstetter with their own Amish buggy
Wanda and Richard with their own Amish buggy

Wanda’s Journal

The Missing Watch

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When my husband was hospitalized a few weeks ago, he gave me his watch for safe-keeping. Somehow, I guess in my shock from learning of his heart condition, my mind went blank and I couldn’t remember where I had put the watch. I looked in my purse, my coat pockets, and in every bag we had taken on our overnight journey to the hospital that is three hours from where we live. Nothing. No sign of the watch anywhere, and no memory of where I’d put it. All I could think to do at that point was to promise that…
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Staying Afloat

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My topic this month is about how we can stay afloat when our boat seems to be sinking. Ever since our daughter suffered a stroke nearly two years ago, things have often felt like we’ve been riding on a boat in rough waters. Many prayers went up for our daughter, and I’m happy to say that she’s made a lot of progress and is back teaching music to elementary school children. About a year after our daughter’s stroke, her oldest daughter had complications and nearly lost her life while giving birth to her baby girl, who was born seven weeks…
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Books by Wanda

The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional: Wanda Brunstetter
Wanda Brunstetter: Dear to Me
Wanda Brunstetter: On Her Own
Wanda Brunstetter: Going Home
Wanda Brunstetter: The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits
Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Comfort Foods Cookbook
The Prayer Jar Devotional: Healing by Wanda Brunstetter
The Protector by Wanda Brunstetter
The Bishop's Daughter by Wanda Brunstetter
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor Cookbook
Wanda Brunstetter: Letters of Wisdom, The Friendship Letters
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks
Wanda Brunstetter: Sisters by the Sea Novella Collection
The Prayer Jars: Forgiveness by Wanda Brunstetter
Wanda Brunstetter: Letters of Comfort
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends One-Pan Wonders Cookbook
Wanda Brunstetter: Letters of Trust, Friendship Series
Wanda Brunstetter's Amish Friends No Waste Cookbook
Wanda Brunstetter - Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere: Growing Up in Lancaster County
Wanda Brunstetter - Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere: Look Out Lancaster County
Humble Pie - Double Trouble Series - Wanda Brunstetter
Green Fever - Double Trouble by Wanda Brunstetter
Bubble Troubles - Double Trouble Series - Wanda Brunstetter
Bumpy Ride Ahead - Double Trouble Series - Wanda Brunstetter
What a Pair! - Double Trouble Series - Wanda Brunstetter
Wanda Brunstetter - Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere: Growing Up
Wanda Brunstetter - Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere: Jumping to Conclusions
Wanda Brunstetter - Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere: Just Plain Foolishness
Wanda Brunstetter - Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere: A Happy Heart
Wanda Brunstetter - Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere: New Beginnings
Wanda Brunstetter - Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere: Out of Control

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Upcoming Events

Book Signing with Wanda Brunstetter & Martha Bolton – Bird-in-Hand Stage

April 3, 2025
6:00 pm

Bird-in-Hand Stage
2760 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

Wanda and Martha will be signing in conjunction with the 7:00 pm showing of the musical, The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits. They’ll be autographing copies of the book one hour before the show, during intermission, and roughly 30 minutes after the show is over.

Book Signing with Wanda Brunstetter & Martha Bolton – Bird-in-Hand Stage

April 4, 2025
6:00 pm

Bird-in-Hand Stage
2760 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

Wanda and Martha will be signing in conjunction with the 7:00 pm showing of the musical, The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits. They’ll be autographing copies of the book one hour before the show, during intermission, and roughly 30 minutes after the show is over.

Book Signing with Wanda Brunstetter & Martha Bolton – Shady Maple Gift Shop

April 5, 2025
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Shady Maple Gift Shop
129 Toddy Dr.
East Earl, PA 17519

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