The Quiet Hills Author:Iris Bromige For Christine Rainwood and her friend Rachel, the holiday in the old Border hotel was intended merely as a rest before they started to look around for full-time work. — But when she discovers that the hotel is up for sale, Rachel plunges in with enthusiasm, and Christine is left to enjoy a job in the local forestry station. And it is then that th... more »e troubles begin to play upon the strength of their friendship, for although Christine's friend and employer, Giles Coalville, proves too wonderful for words, Rachel's newly found companion, Neil Camberley, shows himself to be unscrupulous and sleekly oversharming. And the rift he attempts to drive between the two friends is only repaired after many heartaches and near disaster.
Fortunately for Christine, the presence of Giles is a support which begins to her a happiness that proves long-lasting and precious.« less