The Hidden Life (1898)

The Hidden Life is a novel written by James Russell Miller and first published in 1898. The book tells the story of a young woman named Grace Desmond who struggles to find her place in the world. Grace is born into a wealthy family, but she feels unfulfilled by the superficiality of her social circle and the expectations placed on her as a woman.As Grace searches for meaning and purpose, she becomes drawn to the teachings of a local minister named Dr. Bruce. Dr. Bruce challenges Grace to look beyond the material world and embrace a spiritual life. Through her interactions with Dr. Bruce and his community, Grace begins to discover a hidden life of faith, love, and service.The novel explores themes of spirituality, social class, and gender roles. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the importance of finding one's own path in life. The Hidden Life is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that remains relevant to modern readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.