Large Image
Share This
Description
The year is 2117, and Lydia Klein has lived a sheltered life in New Augsburg, a small town established as an oasis in an increasingly secular world. In the face of a government that heavily regulates publishing of explicitly Christian materials, Lydia's family operates a privately owned press dedicated to printing books that proclaim the timeless Word of God.
Faced with the loss of their parents, her brother's unwillingness to carry on the family business leaves Lydia uncertain of the future.
When the charming and polished Zachary Barrett, a wealthy son of the town, expresses interest in marrying her and buying her family's press, she imagines that her problems may soon be solved. But as disagreements and new acquaintances threaten to come between them, will Lydia learn to act out of trust or be trapped in fear?
Praise for New Augsburg
"In Christa Petzold's newest book, a novel set almost 100 years into the future, the fears many Christians hold in 2023 have come true. With new laws and policy threatening the Christian worldview, a few hundred Lutherans have withdrawn from the world to a safe-haven in Wisconsin. The people of New Augsburg are committed to keeping their town's bubble from popping. However, no bubble lasts forever -- whether that pointed attack or pressure comes from without or within. New Augsburg invites the reader to a place of delight and relaxation -- a slower pace of life, an intent focus on the Word and the Church's teachings of it. In the midst of this lovely picture, however, Christa weaves a thread of tension that goes beyond the fear of the idyllic breakdown of New Augsburg, but the question of how are Christians to live in the world while remaining people of the Word."
-- Sarah Baughman, author of A Flame in the Dark: A Novel about Luther's Reformation
"It was a delight to journey to New Augsburg, a town a century in the future with the feel of a century in the past. Through this unique setting and a cast of well-developed characters wrestling with hard choices and heartbreaking losses, Christa Petzold showcases God's unchanging nature and that His truth and His Church will always prevail, no matter what evil is happening in the world. I loved the gentle love story between two characters who were looking to serve the Lord and find their place in His kingdom. Petzold's strong theological background, already familiar to readers of her nonfiction, shines authentically in this debut novel, enhancing the story naturally and adding depth to characters you will long remember."
-- Jennifer Q. Hunt, author of the Sorrow & Song Trilogy and the Wisteria House Trilogy
"New Augsburg is a page-turner! Set in the future, Petzold takes us to an idyllic Christian town, where a local press still operates outside of hostile government control. Lydia's circumstances -- the loss of her parents and her brother's unwillingness to take over the family business -- lead her to pursue a relationship that might solve all her problems. Or will this perceived solution only lead to new difficulties? You won't be disappointed by all the twists and turns along the way."
-- Candice Yamnitz, author of Unbetrothed
"Christa Petzold enchants readers with her captivating tale set in "New Augsburg." With well-developed characters, readers form deep connections and empathize with their faith struggles. Petzold beautifully illustrates God's grace and peace through the messy yet precious gift of the Church. As secrets are gradually revealed, intrigue and suspense heighten. Each chapter leaves readers yearning for more about these beloved characters. The book's satisfying conclusion provides a sense of anticipation for the future."
-- Michelle Diercks, host of the Peace in His Presence Podcast, author of Promised Rest
Tag This Book
This Book Has Been Tagged
Our Recommendation
Notify Me When The Price...
Log In to track this book on eReaderIQ.
Track These Authors
Log In to track Christa Petzold on eReaderIQ.