The Man of the Desert

"The Man of the Desert" by Grace Livingston Hill is an early 20th-century novel that follows Hazel Radcliffe's thrilling discovery of a wild Arizona. After leaving a train with her father and Milton Hamar to see a mine, Hazel's adventure takes a frightening turn when she gets lost in the expansive desert. The heart of the story explores themes of adventure and danger, and the intricate relationships begin to surface, hinting at a strained encounter with Hamar. The story follows her emotional and physical battles as she comes to terms with the realization that she is lost alone in the desert, and it hints at the introduced character of John Brownleigh, a missionary who becomes essential to her rescue. The beginning captures the isolated beauty of the desert and the developing relationships that will evolve as the plot unfolds.