Publisher's Synopsis
""A Chautauqua Idyl"" is a novel written by Grace Livingston Hill. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around a young woman named Ruth Thorne, who is sent to Chautauqua, a popular summer resort in upstate New York, by her aunt. Ruth is a shy and reserved girl who has never experienced the joys of life. However, her time at Chautauqua changes everything. She meets a group of young people who introduce her to new experiences and help her come out of her shell. Among them is the charming and handsome Paul, who Ruth develops romantic feelings for. But Paul is engaged to another woman, and Ruth finds herself torn between her feelings and her morals. As the story unfolds, Ruth learns valuable lessons about love, faith, and the importance of living life to the fullest. The novel is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
