Mary Liddiard; Or, The Missionary's Daughter

"Mary Liddiard; Or, The Missionary's Daughter" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a late 19th-century story about Mary Liddiard, whose parents serve as missionaries on a Pacific island, facing dangers from both the native people and the difficult nature of their work. It's about the struggle to survive, different cultures clashing, and the importance of belief. Mary, her mother, and a young companion named Maud teach local girls, including a chief's daughter named Lisele, while their community faces threats from rival tribes. The story builds tension quickly, presenting a thrilling escape that shows the strength that can be found in faith and community, while focusing on the missionaries' firm determination to make a difference despite very difficult and dangerous hardships.