A young woman suspects the abusive and controlling man she once escaped may be responsible for the deaths of people close to her. When her parents are murdered, Hannah feels guilt: she should have been at home with them... not meeting her forbidden love, Reece. Unable to face the community, she runs away and marries him. But Reece controls her completely, and when she gets pregnant-- against his wishes-- he pushes her down the stairs; the baby dies-- and Hannah runs again. Years later, Hannah has become an expert on Amish quilts, and her visibility allows Reece to track her down. He begs her to come back, saying he's changed-- and sends her a picture of their daughter. Is he just trying to manipulate her? Was Reece the one who killed her parents in order to get her away? -- adapted from back cover

Includes discussion questions. Originally published in 2008 as Anathema.