Patricia

Tells the story of Patricia, from grade school through young womanhood, as she tries to find herself and her place in life. Her mother and social circle push her in directions she does not wish to go and she at first resists without knowing why, but after awhile finds it easier to just go along. In the end Patricia is forced to choose between accepting what almost everyone seems to say she should do, or to follow a secret dream that even she thinks unreal. But she hangs on until the day comes that she has a real choice.The two main villains in this book are more threatening than usual for GLH. Dramatic ending, even though expected, will make you cheer through the tears.

I read this as a teen and today, I still love the story. It is a timeless and poignant story of "doing the right thing". I cry every time. It is a story that every dream should be. I highly reccommend it for Christians looking for a true romance to read.

I just finished reading "Patricia" and I must say, this is probably the best romance novel I've ever read! (of course, this is also my first Grace Livingston Hill novel...) It is sweet and actually really inspirational. And, I'll admit it--I got quite teary. :)