Christian fiction

Daughter of Grace

by Michael R. Phillips and Judith Pella

Book 2 of the The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister series

328 pages · First published 2011

After a difficult journey west and the heartbreaking loss of their mother, Corrie Belle Hollister and her four younger siblings have finally been reunited with their long-lost father in the California Gold Rush town of Miracle Springs. As their father begins settling into his responsibilities and their cabin slowly becomes a home, Corrie hopes their scattered family might finally find stability. But the growing community brings changes of its own, including a new church, a school, and the guidance of Mrs. Parrish, who helps Corrie navigate the transition from girlhood to womanhood. When Pa Hollister decides his children need a mother's care and makes an unexpected choice, Corrie struggles with the possibility of surrendering the role she has worked so hard to fill. Through difficult adjustments, deepening faith, and lessons in trust, she must discover that accepting help does not mean loving her family any less. Set against the rugged backdrop of Gold Rush California, this heartfelt historical family saga offers hope, spiritual growth, and the promise of belonging.