The Enchanted Barn

"The Enchanted Barn" by Grace Livingston Hill is a story that paints a picture of Shirley Hollister, a spirited young woman facing tough times as she tries to keep her family afloat. With the threat of losing their home hanging over them, Shirley dares to dream of a better future for her sick mother and siblings in a stunning, empty stone barn she finds outside the city. She works as a stenographer and carries the heavy weight of her family's problems on her shoulders. Driven by her mother's illness and the fear of homelessness, she embarks on a quest to find an affordable place to live. During her explorations, she discovers the stone barn and fixates on the idea of turning it into a safe haven for her family. Along the way, she meets the barn's owner, Sidney Graham, and her persistence and determination shine through, setting the scene for a story brimming with hope, strength, and the courageous pursuit of a brighter tomorrow.