18 books like The mansion

What to read after The mansion — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Pinocchio Carlo Collodi · 2002 · ★ 3.8 · 61p · ≈ 2h · Moderate In a little town somewhere in Italy lived a friendly old carpenter called Geppetto. And this is the story of that good man and his son - Pinocchio. Now in the town all the girls and boys knew that old Geppetto had a way with toys. With his clever hands he made wonderful things like dolls and trains and birds with wings, for the people who know how to make the best toys are the ones who really… Shares: Community pick

In His steps today Marti Hefley · 1976 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate "What would Jesus do?" In the classic book In His Steps by Charles Sheldon some Christian group members make this motto their guide for daily living. Their lives are set aglow for Christ. But that was in 1890! Would the same commitment work today? Another group of Christians decides to try it. Heather, a homemaker, obsessed by her beautiful home, is the central character whose experiences… Shares: Christian Life, Christian Fiction

Abby Pamela Walls · 2001 · 182p · ≈ 6h · Moderate The "Abby" books are a children's mystery series by Pamela Walls. This book record contains several of these novels, not a single book. Of the two ebooks available, the first is "Abby: King's Ransom" (book 5) and the second is "Abby: Into the Dragon's Den" (book 6). Shares: Christian Life, Christian Fiction

The final beast Frederick Buechner · 1965 · ★ 4.0 · 276p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A young widowed minister's actions are misconstrued when he leaves his parish, seemingly because he is in search of a wild young matron in his congregation. Shares: Christian Life, Christian Fiction

The Returned Jason Mott · 2013 · ★ 3.3 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Moderate When their son Jacob, who died tragically at his 8th birthday party in 1966, arrives on their doorstep, still 8 years old, Harold and Lucille Hargrave must navigate a strange new reality as chaos erupts around the world as people's loved ones are returned from beyond. Shares: Future life, Immortality

Forgiven (Firstborn) Karen Kingsbury · 2005 · 358p · ≈ 11h · Moderate A Deadly Accident The Christian Kids Theater group is devastated by a tragedy greater than any of them could’ve imagined. Now their director, Katy Hart, must find a way to walk the kids through their grief and give them a reason to believe again. But will hatred and revenge have the final word? An Aching Emptiness Dayne Matthews is working on what could be his best movie yet. Still, he feels… Shares: Christian Life, Christian Fiction

The gates of Zion Brock Thoene · 1986 · ★ 4.3 · 382p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Historical Fiction based on fact. Time-frame is the end of WW II just before the establishment of Israel as a country. Shares: Christian Life, Christian Fiction

The City of Fire Grace Livingston Hill · 1922 · ★ 4.5 · 270p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Lynn Severn, beautiful daughter of a small town minister, is deeply troubled by the barrier which has come between her and her former playmate, Mark Carter. Shares: Christian Fiction

Learning Karen Kingsbury · 2011 · ★ 4.3 · 343p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Featuring members of the popular Baxter family. Learning, book 2 in the Bailey Flanigan series, picks up where Leaving ended. Bailey Flanigan and Cody Coleman are not only separated by physical distance, they are also faced with great emotional distance. While Bailey grows closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York, Cody coaches a small high school football team, on and off the… Shares: Christian Fiction

The nemesis of faith James Anthony Froude · 1849 · 227p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Originally published in 1849, this book is highly significant for its autobiographical content. Refreshing in its honesty, it presents a sincere and emotional account of the spiritual turmoil faced by 19th century thinkers. Froude is at his best here with his powerful and stirring narrative. Thought-provoking! Shares: Christian Fiction

The Witness Grace Livingston Hill · 1980 · ★ 4.2 · 276p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A witness is someone who has first-hand knowledge of something, such as a crime or wedding, and usually by seeing it. Shares: Christian Fiction

A new name Grace Livingston Hill · 1925 · ★ 4.1 · 303p · ≈ 10h · Challenging A new name in a new town is all that wealthy Murray Van Rensselaer needs after he thinks he's killed his childhood friend in a car accident. Confused and afraid, Murray flees, determined to erase his past with a fresh start. When, miles from his home, Murray is mistakenly assumed to be the new young banker arriving in town, not even he believes that assuming a new identity could be this easy. But… Shares: Christian Fiction

The angel of his presence Grace Livingston Hill · 1902 · ★ 4.2 · 98p · ≈ 3h · Challenging Those piercing eyes! From the painting over the mantel they seemed to look into his very soul. They followed him as he paced around the room, trying to escape the penetrating gaze. John Wentworth Stanley possessed every advantage that wealth, culture, foreign travel, education, and sophisticated society could provide. During his travels abroad he had shaken off the boyish faith and religious… Shares: Christian Fiction

The white flower Grace Livingston Hill · 1927 · ★ 4.3 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Challenging Lovely, flame-haired Rachel Rainsford thinks she is on her way to take a job in Chicago. Then she discovers that her new employer is a criminal who actually plans to sell her as a "companion" to a wealthy and unscrupulous businessman. Even worse, through a series of lies, the two men have made sure no one on board the train will help Rachel escape. Friendless and penniless, Rachel seems… Shares: Christian Fiction

Not Easily Broken T. D. Jakes · 2006 · ★ 4.2 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate When life forces them apart, a couple struggles to save their marriage from destruction -- and rediscover the meaning of true happiness -- in this inspiring novel from New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes.Clarice and Dave Johnson have different visions of meaning and success. He is satisfied coaching little league and running a janitorial service in his blue jeans and pick-up truck; she… Shares: Christian Life, Christian Fiction

The Tender Years Janette Oke · 1997 · ★ 4.1 · 271p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Virginia is a young girl becoming slowly but surly a very beautiful young women. But during her tender years she is involved in conflicts between friends, right and wrong, and wondering what to do during circumstances. When her friend, Jenny Wood, is always coming up with plans and harmless gags, to trick people, Virginia must make a decision about what to do. Virginia's efforts to convert Jenny… Shares: Christian Life, Christian Fiction

A daily rate Grace Livingston Hill · 1981 · ★ 4.2 · 351p · ≈ 11h · Moderate A young woman has to leave her dear aunt who raised her and go to work in the big city. She experiences first-hand the problems of the poor working class, and then learns that she may be able to help some of them. Shares: Christian Fiction

Secrets Robin Jones Gunn · 1994 · ★ 4.5 · 263p · ≈ 8h · Moderate The first book in the Glenbrooke Series, Jessica ran from her past...but can she hide from love?Jessica Morgan wants desperately to forget the past and begin a new life. She chooses a small, peaceful town tucked away in Oregon’s Willamette Valley as the place to start over—Glenbrooke. Once there, Jessica conceals her identity from the intriguing personalities she meets—including the compassionate… Shares: Christian Fiction

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