"Ingleside; or, Without Christ and with Him" by Madeline Leslie is a story about the power of belief and the importance of community. It's set in a 19th-century town, where a new pastor named Mr. Angus is struggling with his own doubts after a difficult first sermon, while a kind woman named Marion Howard dedicates her life to helping others, showing how faith can make a real difference. As they face their own problems, the book looks at themes of forgiveness, faith, and how being part of a church can help people grow and heal.

Ingleside; $b or, Without Christ and with Him
By Madeline Leslie
A troubled clergyman and a compassionate woman discover faith's power to transform lives amidst personal trials and a close-knit community.
Summary
About the AuthorHarriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.