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Re-creations

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Published 1924 Thorndike Press 6 views
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0891900462, 9780891900467
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Grace Livingston Hill

Grace Livingston Hill was born to a Presbyterian minister, Charles Montgomery Livingston, and his wife Marcia Macdonald Livingston, both of whom were writers as was Hill's aunt [Isabella Macdonald Alden]. Hill was an early 20th century novelist and wrote both under her own name and the pseudonym 'Marcia Macdonald'. She was immensely popular during her lifetime and wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories. Her characters were most often young female ingénues, frequently strong Christian women or those who become so within the confines of the story. (Wikipedia) : /authors/OL39761A

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Cornelia Copley pressed her face against the window-pane of the car and smiled with brave showing of courage as the train moved away from the platform where her college mates huddled eagerly for the last glimpse of her...

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Good story! Cornelia, called home from college, finds her family in dire straits. Her mother's poor health has taken most of the family's resources, already reduced from setbacks in father's business. After getting reacquainted with her siblings, Cornelia takes on the challenge of renovating the family home, issued by a fellow passenger on the train home. Cornelia rediscovers her love for family and forgotten faith. The family impacts their neighbors and recreates many lives, including their own.

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