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Mary Ellis
A former schoolteacher who turned to fiction, she is known for warm Amish stories as well as historical romance, suspense, and mystery. Her books often pair close-knit communities with secrets, faith, and second chances.
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Dick and his cat : an old tale in a new garb
by Mary Ellis
About the author
Mary Ellis is a USA Today bestselling author whose novels range from Amish fiction to historical romance, suspense, and mystery. Reliable author bios from her publishers describe her as a former schoolteacher, and several note that she has written many bestselling books, including A Widow’s Hope, An Amish Family Reunion, and Living in Harmony.
Her mystery writing has also earned attention. Publisher and author-profile sources say her first mystery, Midnight on the Mississippi, was a finalist for both RT Magazine’s Reviewer’s Choice Award and the Daphne du Maurier Award.
Publisher biographies place her in central Ohio with her husband, and they note that she tries to live a simpler way of life. That background fits naturally with the settings and values that show up again and again in her fiction.