Julia Ried (Grace Livingston Hill Library)
Book Description
When sixteen-year-old Julia Ried steps into the working world as a bookkeeper, she carries with her a determination to succeed and honor her ailing mother. Leaving behind the security of home, she faces the challenges of independent living with courage and hope.
Her resolve wavers when she encounters the captivating Mrs. Tyndall, whose elegant lifestyle and sophisticated charm open doors to a glittering social world Julia never imagined. The allure of fashionable society and its accompanying privileges proves intoxicating to the young woman, drawing her deeper into a realm where appearances matter more than authenticity.
As Julia becomes increasingly entangled in this seductive environment, she finds herself changing in ways that distance her from her original values and aspirations. The pursuit of social status and material comfort begins to reshape her character, leading her down a path marked by pride and growing bitterness. Even when faced with genuine sorrow and loss, she struggles to break free from the hold these superficial pursuits have gained over her heart.
Yet divine grace works in mysterious ways, and Julia's story becomes one of redemption and second chances. Through her journey, she discovers that spiritual transformation remains possible even when we feel lost, and that love can emerge from the most unexpected circumstances. This tale explores how genuine faith can restore what worldly ambition threatens to destroy.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 260 pages
What You'll Discover
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