Plain Truth

A Quiet Community. A Shocking Crime. A Search for Truth.

In Plain Truth, bestselling author Jodi Picoult delivers a gripping and emotionally charged novel that delves into the intersection of modern law and ancient tradition. When a newborn baby is found dead on an Amish farm in Pennsylvania, the insular community is rocked to its core—and 18-year-old Katie Fisher stands accused of a crime she swears she didn’t commit.

Ellie Hathaway, a high-powered attorney from Philadelphia, reluctantly takes on the case and moves into the Amish household to prepare Katie’s defense. Immersed in a world governed by simplicity, silence, and unwavering faith, Ellie must bridge the divide between two cultures—and confront her own inner conflicts in the process.

A Riveting Tale of Justice and Belief

First published in 2008 by Hodder & Stoughton, Plain Truth explores the powerful themes of truth, identity, and maternal love. With her trademark sensitivity and masterful storytelling, Picoult crafts a courtroom drama that is as intimate as it is suspenseful. This thought-provoking novel asks: how do you seek the truth when the community around you lives by different rules?