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In the sleepy New England village of Summerton, four lives are quietly colliding with eternity. Louise Clifton, the minister’s elegant, dissatisfied sister, thinks religion is for fanatics—until a train ride with a plain-spoken farmer cracks her heart wide open. Ellen Amelia Haskins, the awkward girl everyone laughed at, inherits three thousand dollars and a calling she never expected. Joseph Benedict, once the barefoot farm boy, discovers that the mission field is calling him—and perhaps calling him to someone he once wounded with careless words. And Ruth Benedict, steady and quiet, ...

Discover the Timeless Tale of "Lo, Michael" - Now Enhanced with Exquisite Illustrations! Grace Livingston Hill's cherished classic, "Lo, Michael," comes to life like never before with breathtaking, lush illustrations. Follow the journey of a young woman caught between her faith and the trials of love and loyalty. This beautifully illustrated edition breathes new life into a story of redemption, romance, and the enduring power of faith. Perfect for fans of classic Christian romance, this ebook version offers a visual feast that complements the compelling narrative, making it a must-have ...

Discover a Timeless Tale, Reimagined for Today! Step into the heartwarming world of The Honor Girl by Grace Livingston Hill, now beautifully updated for modern readers. In this annotated and illustrated eBook edition, Elsie Hathaway’s journey of selflessness and transformation shines brighter than ever. Leaving behind a life of privilege, she brings love, order, and hope to her father and brothers’ neglected home—a story of family, resilience, and quiet romance that still resonates nearly a century later. Enhanced with insightful annotations that unlock the 1920s context and Hill’s ...

Discover a timeless tale of redemption and love in this fully annotated edition of The Angel of His Presence. Follow John Stanley’s journey from worldly indulgence to spiritual awakening, guided by a haunting religious painting and the gentle influence of Margaret Manning. This eBook features detailed annotations to enrich your reading experience and 10 evocative illustrations that bring the Victorian-era story to life. Perfect for fans of classic Christian fiction and heartfelt romance.

Step into a timeless tale of love and transformation with this updated annotated edition of Crimson Roses. Follow Marion Warren, a humble ribbon-girl with dreams beyond her station, as she blossoms under the tender care of Lyman, a man captivated by her unassuming grace. From moonlit proposals to heartfelt reconciliations, this classic romance unfolds with newfound depth through insightful annotations that illuminate the story’s emotional and historical layers. Enhanced with 10 thoughtful illustrations, each capturing the delicate beauty of crimson roses and pivotal moments of Marion’s ...

Discover the timeless treasures of faith and redemption in The Adelaide’s Redemption Series: Complete Set of the Rare Grace Livingston Hill Short Stories Series 1-7. This exclusive collection brings together seven rare short stories by beloved author Grace Livingston Hill, including Praying for a Visitor, Nobody Goes to New York in July, Endeavor on the Cars, Her First Meeting, The Consecration Meeting, The Mother in Montreal, and A Happy Morning’s Work. Each tale weaves heartfelt narratives of ordinary men and women transformed by divine grace, set against the charming backdrop of ...

Cornelia Copley's plans to finish college and get her degree in interior decoration are thwarted when she is unexpectedly called home due to her mother's illness. Heartbroken at the interruption and not understanding why her father can't see how important her education is, Cornelia soon finds there is plenty of trouble at home: Her mother has had a breakdown and is in a sanitarium; her father has lost his job and taken a lower position; and her brother Carey is going with a wild crowd.

Dawn of the Morning is the story of a young woman coming of age in the early 1800s. Having never known a loving home, she is sent away to school by her hard and unfeeling father and stepmother, and a marriage is arranged for her to a man she dislikes and fears.

Life held little joy for Celia Murray. Forced by poverty to leave her aunt, who had been her only source of love and warmth, Celia goes to the city to find a job. There she tries to make the best of her new home: a dreary boarding house. Then everything changes!

Grace Livingston Hill’s three novels about nineteenth-century small-town America remain relevant a century after they were first published. The timeless themes include the powerful influence of gossip, the importance of faith, and the precious gift of true friendship.

1917. American boys have joined the Great War in Europe. On the homefront, mysterious occurrences like ships catching fire and factories blowing up have people wondering: is this German sabotage? Hilda Lessing's family has been split apart due to the death of her father, and her uncle has found her a job doing housework on a friend's farm. Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz and their workers are German and a young train engineer whom she befriends on the way to the farm jokingly warns her to "Watch out for spies!"

Shirley Hollister is desperate. She, her ailing mother, and her four siblings are being forced out of their cramped city apartment. Where to go on her meager stenographer's salary? On a whim, she takes a trolley ride into the countryside and spies a barn: spacious, full of light, and surrounded by God's wondrous nature. Her new landlord, Sidney Graham, is intrigued by this lovely young woman and her plans to turn his abandoned barn into a home.

Celia Murray had always known love growing up with her Aunt Hannah. Now living in a boarding house in a big city, she longed for those days of love and safety. When an unexpected inheritance changes her circumstances, she invites her aunt to come help her make the boarding house into a real home for the boarders. An even more unexpected gift came with the new boarder, a handsome young minister who changes Celia's heart in ways she never expected. Can she dare to confess these changes to him?

When Kate Schuyler vanishes with her sea-captain lover on her wedding morning, her father offers her younger sister, Marcia, as a substitute. David Spafford accepts, and the wedding takes place, with no one the wiser until the vows are read.

Aunt Crete has spent a lifetime of toil catering to the needs of her family, especially her waspish sister, Carrie, and social-climbing niece, Louella. When a telegram from a nephew from out west announces his imminent arrival, mother and daughter hasten a trip to the shore to escape the "country cousin" who they are sure will shame them.

Paul Courtland was the most popular, well-liked man on campus. After watching his fellow classmates give another student a good hazing to try to break down his strong Christian values, Paul then watched the Christian man die in a fire while trying to save as many people as he could. The event changed Paul's life, when he encountered Jesus Christ himself. A young and beautiful woman named Gila had other ideas for Paul and wanted him all for herself. She did all in her power to woo him away from the unseen presence of Christ. Would she succeed?

Rachel Rainsford should be excited. She was on a train traveling across the US to a well-paid position as an old lady's companion. But after several hours spent with the man who hired her and is accompanying her on her journey, she's having doubts. His manner seems strange, and she may have acted too hastily in accepting a job so far from home. Meanwhile, in the parlor car, Chan Prescott overhears two men concocting a plan to abduct a young woman. When her name is mentioned, Chan recognizes it as the daughter of a former beloved teacher.

Soon-to-be heiress Betty Stanhope is a runaway bride, but not for the usual reasons - she didn't flee because of a change of heart. Reluctant about the wedding at the outset, the dutiful Betty reaches the altar to find that her groom is a different man altogether and someone she's dreaded most of her life! Before the wedding can proceed, she is taken to a room to recover from her fainting spell.

After the death of her last remaining relative and the sale of her Virginia home, Ariel Custer heads north to a promised job as a librarian's assistant. But when the job falls through, lovely Ariel's plea to God for help is realized when she meets Judson Grannis and her life takes a different turn.

Patterson Greeves, a noted scientist and academic, is retiring to his family manse to write a book. But on arrival, he finds two letters, one from each of his daughters, announcing their imminent arrival. One plans to visit and the other to live with him. He panics: though a man of many accomplishments, he has been an abysmal and absent father.