The Story of a Whim (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Vintage Christian Romance of Mistaken Identity, Wholesome Courtship, Faith, Friendship, and ProvidenceBy Grace Livingston Hill
Length4h 28m
About this audiobook
The Story of a Whim is a compact example of Grace Livingston Hill's spiritually inflected domestic fiction, turning an apparently slight impulse into the occasion for moral testing, providential encounter, and inward growth. Written in the idiom of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century evangelical romance, the book joins sentimental plotmaking with brisk dialogue, ethical clarity, and an earnest confidence that ordinary choices disclose eternal significance. Hill's style is accessible rather than ornamental, yet it is shaped by the reforming energies of Sunday-school literature and the popular courtship novel. Grace Livingston Hill (1865–1947) was formed by a devout Presbyterian household and by the literary example of her aunt, Isabella "Pansy" Alden, whose religious fiction helped define a vast Protestant reading culture. Hill's own life—marked by bereavement, financial responsibility, and steady professional authorship—gave her a keen interest in endangered innocence, domestic refuge, and faith tested under practical pressure. These concerns animate the moral architecture of the tale. Readers who value inspirational fiction, historical Christian romance, or women's popular writing will find this book rewarding. It offers not irony but conviction: a graceful meditation on impulse disciplined by conscience, and on love understood within providence.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChristian & Inspirational, Romance
Length4 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 28, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5CHAPTER I. FIVE GIRLS, AN ORGAN, AND THE WHIM
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6CHAPTER II. A CHRISTMAS BOX THAT DIDN'T MATCH
7CHAPTER III. “AND WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO SAY TO HER?"
8CHAPTER IV. “A LETTER THAT WROTE ITSELF"
9CHAPTER V. A SUNDAY-SCHOOL IN SPITE OF ITSELF
10CHAPTER VI. “MY FATHER!”
11CHAPTER VII. “I LOVE YOU”
12CHAPTER VIII. SAD NEWS FROM THE NORTH
13CHAPTER IX. THE DISCOVERY
14CHAPTER X. VICTORIA HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE
15CHAPTER XI. A DARING MANŒUVER
16CHAPTER XII. THE WHIM COMPLETES ITS JUSTIFICATION
17Analysis
18Reflection
19Memorable Quotes
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