Grace Livingston Hill (1865–1947) was an early 20th-century novelist and the writer of both religious and romance novels, who has charmed readers for generations with her prolific literary works. Hill was born in Wellsville, New York, within a lineage of strong Christian influence; her mother was a writer and her father a Presbyterian minister. She married twice and was a mother of two daughters, and throughout her domestic endeavors, she consistently penned her narratives that typically juxtaposed wholesome Christian values against the moral challenges of the contemporary world. Perhaps best known for her creation of strong female protagonists who endure adversity with grace and strength, Hill authored over 100 novels during her prolific career. Among these works, 'More Than Conqueror' stands as an exemplar of her story-crafting prowess – a tale that weaves romance and spirituality into a narrative that both inspires and enthralls readers. Hill's literary style often integrated her evangelical conviction with keen insights into human nature, underpinned by vivid characterisations, and always a clear articulation of the strife between good and evil, faith and doubt, love and loss. Her legacy continues to be celebrated in the realms of Christian and romance fiction, where her stories have transcended their own era to become timeless classics.