The Quiet Hills — 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 the 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 Camberly, shows himself to be unscrupulous and sleekly over-charming. And the rift he attempts to dive between the two friends is only repaired after many heartaches and hear disaster.

Fortunately for Christine, the presence of Giles is a support which brings to her a happiness that proves long-lasting and precious.