Unlike other young ladies, Charlotte Pringle would rather run her bookshop than pursue eligible gentlemen. But when her parents pressure her to agree to an advantageous match, she fears she’ll be trapped in a loveless marriage.

Richard Baxton feels pressure at every turn now that he’s responsible for the family business and his niece Grace, who is unable to walk. When Grace’s love for books leads him to Charlotte’s bookshop, Richard is drawn to Charlotte’s sweet spirit. But with endless problems on the horizon, will God’s grace enable them to accept the hardship with dignity and strength?