{"product_id":"1921-the-tryst-by-grace-livingston-hill-hardcover-illustrated-grosset-dunlap","title":"1921, The Tryst by Grace Livingston Hill, Hardcover, Illustrated, Grosset \u0026 Dunlap","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eGrace Livingston Hill's \"The Tryst\" is a work of Christian romance fiction, a genre for which Hill is widely recognized as a trailblazer. The narrative centers on Patty Merrill, a young woman who flees her home after overhearing a conversation that leads her to believe she is adopted and unwanted. Assuming a new identity, Patty seeks independence and finds employment as a companion to an elderly woman. The story explores themes of identity, faith, and the challenges faced by individuals seeking to reconcile their past with their present circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eGrace Livingston Hill (1865-1947) was a prolific American author who penned over 100 novels and numerous short stories, often under her real name and the pseudonym Marcia Macdonald. Raised in a deeply religious and literary family—her father was a Presbyterian minister and her mother and aunt were also writers—Hill's works consistently featured strong Christian themes, emphasizing faith, duty, and spiritual conviction. Her heroines frequently navigate moral challenges before finding love and security rooted in their religious beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003e\"The Tryst\" exemplifies Hill's literary significance within the Christian romance genre, a category she largely shaped. Her novels, known for their wholesome storytelling and uplifting messages, provided an alternative to the popular pulp romances of her era, offering engaging plots that upheld moral values. For collectors, books by Grace Livingston Hill, particularly those with illustrations by artists like Ralph P. Coleman, are interesting as they represent a significant period in American popular literature and the development of Christian fiction. Ralph P. Coleman (1892-1968) was an American painter and illustrator whose career spanned over half a century, contributing illustrations to many magazines and later focusing on religious art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eThis book is in fair condition. Softcover, No Dust Jacket. This is a used book with some shelf wear. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition and state of this item. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. The boards are worn along edges and corners with significant wear and fraying and some staining. Bumped corners. Fraying to the head\/tail of spine and outer hinges. Front hinge cracked. Text block is crisp and clean. Color frontispiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eIllustrated edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003ePage Count: 350\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eLocation: ABS-1-3-018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset \u0026 Dunlap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43093121106018,"sku":"EN-07052026-224011-df597","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/1783285583812-038g9oiq7jsj-DSC04553.jpg?v=1783291245","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/1921-the-tryst-by-grace-livingston-hill-hardcover-illustrated-grosset-dunlap","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}