Author

Publication

1974 - Ballantine Books, New York

Language

English

Word Count

47,750 words, Guess

Page Count

191 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100345205219
  • ISBN-139780345205216
  • Goodreads419459
  • Open LibraryOL10681449M

Description

When Christine Rainwood goes to stay at the pleasant old Border hotel with her friend Rachel their intention is only to take a holiday before setting about the task of deciding their future careers. But for Rachel the hotel itself provides the solution. It is for sale, and she enjoys taking over and trying to make a success of it while Christine finds an ideal forestry job nearby, helping Giles Coalville work his newly-inherited but run-down estate. Keeping Giles the employer and Giles the friend in separate compartments proves increasingly difficult for Christine, but she meets more immediate troubles when Rachel comes entirely under the sway of Neil Camberley and his too-enveloping charm. The rift which he attempts to drive between the two friends is only repaired after heartache and near-disaster, but the presence of Giles is a support for Christine which brings her eventual happiness.

Subjects

Places

KelvinCheviot Hills

People

Giles CoalvilleChristine Rainwood

Times

Other Editions

  • The Quiet HillsPaperbackBallantine Books1974

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