{"product_id":"1932-the-challengers-by-grace-livingston-hill-ex-library-grosset-dunlap","title":"1932, The Challengers by Grace Livingston Hill, Hardcover, Grosset \u0026 Dunlap","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eGrace Livingston Hill's novel, \"The Challengers,\" centers on the Challenger family as they face severe hardships, including financial ruin and illness, which force them to leave their home. The narrative explores themes of resilience, faith, and community support as the family navigates poverty and uncertainty. A kind butcher and the unwavering faith and prayers of one of the children play significant roles in their struggle and eventual hope. The story highlights the power of perseverance and belief in overcoming adversity, a common thread in Hill's works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eGrace Livingston Hill (1865–1947) was a prolific American novelist, often referred to as the \"Queen of Christian romance,\" who penned over 100 novels and numerous short stories. Her writing career began in the 1870s, contributing to her aunt's children's publication, and she continued to write to support her family after being widowed. Hill's novels are characterized by their Christian themes, often featuring young women who are already Christian or convert within the story, and exploring the triumph of good over evil with romance interwoven into the narrative. Her works consistently emphasize faith in God, wholesome romance, and character transformation through trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003e\"The Challengers,\" like many of Hill's books, holds literary significance as an example of early 20th-century Christian fiction and inspirational romance. Her books were widely read and have remained continuously in print, influencing the Christian romance genre. Collectors are drawn to Hill's works not only for their engaging storytelling and moral messages but also for their historical context, offering a glimpse into the social and religious values of the era in which they were written. Her ability to combine captivating plots with spiritual lessons makes her books enduringly popular among those who appreciate wholesome, faith-filled narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eThis book is in good 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 minimal surface rubbing. Hinges tight. Binding sturdy. Text block is crisp and clean. There is an inscription on the front pastedown and a date stamp on flyleaf. Top edge orange with some staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eHardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003ePage Count: 318\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eLocation: ABS-1-3-017\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset \u0026 Dunlap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43093109244002,"sku":"EN-07052026-223006-b95bf","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/1783285631530-3a34vnguz52-DSC04637_80c7c264-3521-4843-a85b-c64e28353335.jpg?v=1783290715","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/1932-the-challengers-by-grace-livingston-hill-ex-library-grosset-dunlap","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}