The story of two farmers in the USA whose lives are changed when their lively sister comes to look after them. Quite a nice story, and well-written, but suffers enormously from introspection with far too many character viewpoints and authorial asides (although they were common at the time of writing). They don't just explain what is fairly obvious, they show the author's rather horrendous class and culture biases. Also, the Christian message is over-pushed in my view, along with some legalistic biases of the time.

Readable with a fair bit of skimming! ( )

Wealthy Ruth Benedict moves from New York City to a small village farmhouse to be reunited with her two newly discovered brothers, after being raised by her Aunt and Uncle all her life. David and Joseph are not sure they want her there, but Ruth will bring with her wealth, knowledge, love and faith and the three of them will slowly form a strong bond.

I have grown up reading Grace Livingston Hill books. She has always been an author I have enjoyed reading and her stories always have a strong theme of faith and a belief that God can and will change lives. This story was a good story, but for me not one of her best stories. It will not keep me though from continuing to enjoy her work. ( )