--- product_id: 7829503 title: "Plain Truth, Packaging may vary" price: "NZ$37" currency: NZD in_stock: null reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/7829503-plain-truth-packaging-may-vary store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Plain Truth, Packaging may vary **Price:** NZ$37 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Plain Truth, Packaging may vary - **How much does it cost?** NZ$37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/7829503-plain-truth-packaging-may-vary) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Plain Truth, Packaging may vary: 9781416547815: Picoult, Jodi: Books Review: Well worth the reading time! - The story was a well written, in depth,depiction of Amish life. The ending changed about 3 or 4 times as the story unfolded. Very entertaining Jodi , well done. Review: Terrific book to lose yourself in - This was another book recommended to me by a friend as something I might enjoy reading while on holidays. Ally, my girlfriend, has been telling me for a while that Picoult is a terrific author and if Plain Truth is anything to go by, Alison is right. This is well-crafted tale, gripping and moving, set mainly in the Pennsylvannia, in the Amish community of Paradise, where, one morning, a dead baby is found in a barn. No-one knows how it came to be there and no-one lays claim to the babe. Police are called in and quickly identify not only the young mother, but the shocking possibility the infant was murdered. In another part of the country, lawyer, Ellie Hathaway, is confused about her relationship and her professional life. As a defense attorney, she’s often called upon to defend the indefensible and, when her last very high-profile case finishes, she needs time out to recoup and rethink all aspects of her life. She feels like her ethics, sense of self and what she wants from life have been compromised. She escapes to her Aunt’s house near Paradise and finds herself drawn into the case surrounding the murder of the baby. Working pro-bono, she reluctantly becomes more involved than she ever intended when she takes responsibility for the suspected murderer, a young Amish woman, Katie Fisher, who is unmarried and maintains, despite all evidence to the contrary, that she never had a baby. Confounded by this teen, as well as by the Amish way of life, which stresses others over the self and work over leisure, she calls in an old friend to help – what she doesn’t yet understand is that the young Amish woman isn’t the only one needing aid. This book like so many good ones, draws upon a range of genres to tell its tale. I mistakenly thought it was going to be a crime novel and, while a crime does take place, and a portion is reserved for the fascinating unfolding of the case in the courtroom, it isn’t only these things, but so much more. It’s about human relationships, family, the bonds that unite and tear us apart. It’s about choices, love, loss, about humility, community and faith. It’s about the way the modern world makes us selfish and afraid, but also how denial can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s also a novel about generational difference and the power of female friendship and trust. At the centre of the story are two women – both strong and remarkable but for the moment, lost. The question is, will they let themselves be found? Looking for a wonderful tale to lose yourself in? This might be it. Thanks Ally! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #28,785 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #498 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #2,230 in Literary Fiction (Books) #4,277 in Psychological Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (13,734) | | Dimensions | 5.31 x 1.1 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | Reissue | | ISBN-10 | 1416547819 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1416547815 | | Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 432 pages | | Publication date | August 7, 2007 | | Publisher | Atria/Emily Bestler Books | ## Images ![Plain Truth, Packaging may vary - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dGGI3kMEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the reading time! *by W***L on January 22, 2026* The story was a well written, in depth,depiction of Amish life. The ending changed about 3 or 4 times as the story unfolded. Very entertaining Jodi , well done. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific book to lose yourself in *by K***B on June 11, 2014* This was another book recommended to me by a friend as something I might enjoy reading while on holidays. Ally, my girlfriend, has been telling me for a while that Picoult is a terrific author and if Plain Truth is anything to go by, Alison is right. This is well-crafted tale, gripping and moving, set mainly in the Pennsylvannia, in the Amish community of Paradise, where, one morning, a dead baby is found in a barn. No-one knows how it came to be there and no-one lays claim to the babe. Police are called in and quickly identify not only the young mother, but the shocking possibility the infant was murdered. In another part of the country, lawyer, Ellie Hathaway, is confused about her relationship and her professional life. As a defense attorney, she’s often called upon to defend the indefensible and, when her last very high-profile case finishes, she needs time out to recoup and rethink all aspects of her life. She feels like her ethics, sense of self and what she wants from life have been compromised. She escapes to her Aunt’s house near Paradise and finds herself drawn into the case surrounding the murder of the baby. Working pro-bono, she reluctantly becomes more involved than she ever intended when she takes responsibility for the suspected murderer, a young Amish woman, Katie Fisher, who is unmarried and maintains, despite all evidence to the contrary, that she never had a baby. Confounded by this teen, as well as by the Amish way of life, which stresses others over the self and work over leisure, she calls in an old friend to help – what she doesn’t yet understand is that the young Amish woman isn’t the only one needing aid. This book like so many good ones, draws upon a range of genres to tell its tale. I mistakenly thought it was going to be a crime novel and, while a crime does take place, and a portion is reserved for the fascinating unfolding of the case in the courtroom, it isn’t only these things, but so much more. It’s about human relationships, family, the bonds that unite and tear us apart. It’s about choices, love, loss, about humility, community and faith. It’s about the way the modern world makes us selfish and afraid, but also how denial can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s also a novel about generational difference and the power of female friendship and trust. At the centre of the story are two women – both strong and remarkable but for the moment, lost. The question is, will they let themselves be found? Looking for a wonderful tale to lose yourself in? This might be it. Thanks Ally! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captivating and Enlightening *by K***N on March 28, 2024* I like Jodi Picoult’s novels more than I can say. Plain Truth might be my favorite of hers, but how does one choose? I nearly held my breath while reading it. Picoult is sublime in the way she characterizes the people she has dancing in her head and onto the page. I marvel at her plots, am appreciative of the atmospheric environments she creates. Her plots are complex and layered. I could go on and on but suffice to say Plain Truth is outstanding, teaching the reader about the Amish way of life. I learn from all her books. I don’t like how some reviewers go deep into plot detail. Those elements can be found elsewhere. So when I write a review I spare anyone who reads it from What Happens. This novel is superb and while I won’t go into any form of literary criticism, it is certainly worthy of that kind of attention. If you are a fan of her fiction, you will want to read all she’s had published. And she has a new novel coming out in, I think, August of this year. I have already preordered it! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/7829503-plain-truth-packaging-may-vary](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/7829503-plain-truth-packaging-may-vary) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*