"A New Name" by Grace Livingston Hill is a story set in the early 1900s that follows Murray Van Rensselaer as he is haunted by the aftermath of a terrible accident involving a girl named Bessie Chapparelle, someone from a different social class with whom he had lately become reacquainted. The plot opens by portraying Murray in agony as he stays at Blakeley Hospital while Bessie struggles for her life following a car crash. Consumed by guilt and remorse, he reflects on his actions and the terrible consequences they may have, especially for Bessie's mother, who had been very kind to him. He runs away from his life, unable to bear the notion that he is responsible for her death. This novel examines themes of atonement, self-discovery, and the rigid barriers that separate different economic strata, all while underscoring his inner conflict and the obvious socio-economic distinctions between him and Bessie's family.
A new name
By Grace Livingston Hill
Consumed by guilt after a tragic accident, a wealthy young man flees his old life, seeking redemption and a new identity amidst the stark realities of social class.
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2023-04-07
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About the AuthorGrace Livingston Hill was an early 20th-century novelist and wrote both under her real name and the pseudonym Marcia Macdonald. She wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories. Her characters were most often young Christian women or become Christians within the confines of the story.
Grace Livingston Hill was an early 20th-century novelist and wrote both under her real name and the pseudonym Marcia Macdonald. She wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories. Her characters were most often young Christian women or become Christians within the confines of the story.
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