Hope Beyond by Mary Alice Walton
When Hope, a young woman living in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains, loses her job, she is left with no choice but to move away from her beloved home. With no money and no prospects, she takes a job as a housekeeper for a wealthy family in the city. At first, Hope is overwhelmed by the unfamiliar surroundings and the demands of her new job. But as she begins to make friends and find her place in the city, she discovers a strength and resilience she never knew she had. Hope soon finds herself in a battle to save her beloved home from a powerful developer who wants to turn it into a tourist attraction. With the help of her new friends, Hope must find a way to protect her home and her community from the developer’s plans. Hope Beyond is a story of hope, faith, and courage in the face of adversity. It is a story of how one person can make a difference and how hope can be found in the most unlikely of places.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Inspirational Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Fiction · 224 words
First lines
Ring out, oh, ye bells, in soft measured chime, Sweet melodies breathe in rythmetric rhyme, The murmuring winds bring song from afar, For one we have loved is crossing the bar.
Ring gently, ye bells, the soul on its way, Would not be disturbed by discordant lay; In peace it would stem the river that flows O'er rocks crimsoned by humanity's woes.
Ring slowly, Oh, bells, death's pitiless dream Rolls eagerly on, a maddening stream; The sufferer sighs for a haven of rest. And longs to be borne to homes for the blest.
Ring thoughtfully, bells, a prayer would ascend To Father of love, this soul to befriend. While waiting, a voice is waft o'er the sea -- "Hast heard of a Christ? He speaks -- I am He."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Alice Walton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Inspirational Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction
- Length: 224 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Inspirational Fiction — The title of the book, 'Hope Beyond', implies a story of hope and perseverance, which is a common theme in inspirational fiction.
- Romance — Mary Alice Walton is a romance author, so it is likely that this book contains elements of romance.
- Contemporary Fiction — Mary Alice Walton is known for writing contemporary fiction, so it is likely that this book contains elements of contemporary fiction.
- Women's Fiction — Mary Alice Walton is known for writing women's fiction, so it is likely that this book contains elements of women's fiction.
Tags
Poetry · Science fiction · adventure fiction · bells · calling · christ · crossing · death · discordant · disturbed · doubts · eagerly