The Women of Lancaster County books in order

The Women of Lancaster County series by Leslie Gould follows Amish women navigating love, faith, and family in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Amish Midwife 2011 Leslie Gould Buy
2 The Amish Nanny 2011 Leslie Gould Buy
3 The Amish Bride 2012 Leslie Gould Buy
4 The Amish Quilter 2018 Leslie Gould Buy
5 The Amish Seamstress 2013 Leslie Gould Buy

The Women of Lancaster County series kicked off with The Amish Midwife in 2011, which became one of Leslie Gould’s biggest hits. Each book centers on a different Amish woman living in Lancaster County, dealing with questions of faith, romance, and community. The stories blend everyday domestic life with deeper emotional struggles.

Gould writes these characters with warmth and honesty. The Amish setting is drawn with care, and the books avoid turning the community into a simple backdrop or curiosity. Readers who enjoy Amish romance and stories about women finding their place in a tight-knit community will find five solid books here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Women of Lancaster County series?

There are five books in the The Women of Lancaster County series, published between 2011 and 2018.

What is the first book in the The Women of Lancaster County series?

The first book in the The Women of Lancaster County series is The Amish Midwife, published in 2011.

Do the Women of Lancaster County books need to be read in order?

Each book follows a different woman in the community, so they can be read as standalones. However, reading them in order gives you a better sense of the connections between the characters and their shared world.

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