Another precious story by one of my favorite authors. Young Janice Whitmore has nowhere to go when her ailing sister dies. She finds herself fleeing from her brother-in-law and his unwelcome advances in the midst of a storm. Young Dr. Sterling will find Janice unconscious in a snow drift on his way home from a journey and will take her safely to where he works and see her cared for. A strong bond will grow between them but Janice will find herself fleeing again when her brother-in-law reappears in her life.

As this story is taking place you are also introduced to Martha Spicer, a store clerk who hasn't had much happen to her in her life and who isn't liked be many. She will find herself inheriting a home and some money when her Uncle and Aunt pass away. When she moves into her home she will discover a boy next door who will open her eyes and her heart to love and understanding. Eventually Martha and Janice will cross paths and then both stories will come together and a lovely ending will take place.

I always appreciate this author's wholesome stories, which often contain some adventure, always an enduring romance and often heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love. But what I most appreciate is how she always weaves into her stories the message of God's salvation through Jesus Christ. ( )

The story involves a middleaged lady who inherits an old house. She had never had anything of her own, and never really known love or kindness, but she makes friends with a teenaged boy next door, and through him meets other good people in need that begin to give meaning and joy to her life.

Inscribed: Mary Alice from Muriel and Arba

Mary Alice is my mom. The others are cousins I think ( )