Books like Lone Point and the Esselstynes (Grace Livingston Hill, 99) by Grace Livingston Hill
Maria "Ri" Hammond and her sister Rachel are polar opposites: Rachel thrives in the bright sunlight of her days, while Maria, overwhelmed by her family's financial struggles and her own doubts, feels humiliated and turns to self‑martyrdom. After the Hagen family relocates from a large city house to a modest seaside cottage, Maria’s quiet suffering deepens. A chance encounter with the thoughtful Howard Fairfield introduces Maria to a new perspective on faith, self‑worth, and love. As Maria learns to be kind and spiritual, she faces numerous personal challenges before she discovers the love she has longed for.
First publish date: November 1994
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Grace Livingston Hill
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