Ariel Custer

By Grace Livingston Hill

Book Overview

"Ariel Custer" is a captivating work of wholesome romance and inspirational fiction by the beloved author Grace Livingston Hill. The story follows the journey of Ariel Custer, a young woman of unwavering faith and gentle spirit, who finds herself alone in the world after the passing of her grandmother. Determined to make her own way, Ariel travels to a new town to seek employment, eventually securing a position in the household of the wealthy and influential Cloud family.

As Ariel navigates her new life, she encounters both friendship and hostility. Her integrity and kindness shine through even as she becomes entangled in a complex mystery involving family secrets and a missing inheritance. At the heart of the narrative is the blossoming relationship between Ariel and Judson Cloud, a man who finds himself drawn to her genuine nature and deep-seated convictions. Hill masterfully weaves together themes of trust, perseverance, and the guiding power of faith.

Rich with the atmosphere of the early 20th century, "Ariel Custer" remains a timeless tale of a young woman's courage and the reward of staying true to one's principles. Readers will be swept away by this classic story of love, mystery, and the triumph of the spirit.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025280644
• ISBN13: 9781025280646
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A rare story of faith and love.

This book is more about the life of Judson Granniss then Ariel Custer. Judson grew up in a home that while it belonged to a women named Emily Dillon it was run by his hard mother. He and his mother had come to live there because of a will written by Emily's father. Emily was a meak person and did her best to be quiet and have others do as they pleased. However, no matter what she did Judison's mother was not happy with it. Thus when Emily appears to have been murdered the mother Judison and his new found friend Ariel are the obvious suspects. This is a wonderful story of how if you have faith anything is possible.