Ladybird

#51
Fraley's dear mother has just dies and left Fraley utterly alone in a hostile world. She sets off on a dangerous adventure, unsure of what lies ahead. Her only comforts are the faith her mother shared with her and the family Bible.

Along the way, Fraley meets a young man who is on an adventure of his He has come west to lead a small church. But George Seagrave is not prepared for his task. He does not know Fraley's God. Fraley points the way for him, and he helps her flee to safety in New York.

But still the path is full of dangers and difficulty. Both young people need to learn whether their faith can sustain them. In the process, they find something that will change their lives forever.

I was on a Grace Livingston Hill kick a while back and read several of her novels. They are always quaint and old-fashioned, sometimes a little preachy, but almost always a nice relaxing read.

A young woman growing up in a bad environment clings to her Christian upbringing. Her troubles do not end with her escape from her "home," but neither does her faith.