Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name Pansy, Ester Ried tells the story of a young woman trapped in the monotonous grind of running her familys boardinghouse. Overworked and often irritable, Ester struggles to embody the Christian values expected of her. However, everything changes when she receives an unexpected visit from her cousin, leading her to awaken with a fresh perspective and renewed commitment to her faith and family. (Summary written by Tricia G) Next in the series Julia Ried.