Jodi Picoult’s Plain Truth blends courtroom suspense with a deep dive into Amish culture. When an infant is found dead in an Amish farmer’s barn, the shocking truth unravels—eighteen-year-old Katie Fisher, an unmarried Amish woman, is accused of murdering her baby. Though she denies giving birth, medical evidence says otherwise.
Enter Ellie Hathaway, a high-profile Philadelphia defense attorney seeking a fresh start. Drawn into Katie’s case, Ellie finds herself at odds with Amish traditions, where justice is handled far differently than in the outside world. As she immerses herself in the Plain way of life, Ellie must uncover the truth about the baby’s death, navigating a tangle of faith, family secrets, and personal revelations.
A gripping courtroom drama intertwined with emotional depth, Plain Truth is a thought-provoking novel about justice, belief, and the sacrifices we make for the ones we love.
