Song of Hope Grace Book

San Francisco, 1875.
Jumping onto an old dusty stage coach had been easy enough. And sailing into the clear waters of San Francisco Bay had been a dream come true. But can Lily Grace—a simple country girl—make a life, a home, in a city that never sleeps?
Under the protection of the very powerful and wealthy Evans family, Lily finds herself swept into a world of overnight millionaires and their “old money” rivals. A world of glittering parties and sprawling mansions perched high on the cliffs of Nob Hill. Using her quick whit and natural charm, Lily maneuvers through the intricacies of polite society, capturing the admiration and hearts of men and women drawn to both her beauty and courage.
But where success comes, jealousy is soon to follow. Suddenly, Lily finds herself abandoned by those she trusted most. Thrown out onto the city streets, Lily must now face San Francisco’s dark side alone—and pray that she survives.
From the infamous gambling halls to the mysterious Chinatown. To the slums and brothels lining the Barbary Coast. Life is never easy, and Lily finds both love and heartbreak in the most unexpected places. On the verge of giving up, Lily finds hope for a better future in her friends and family. And she finds purpose in singing. The Parker House may be nothing more that a seedy bar, but it gives Lily a foothold, a small taste of independence. And one taste is all it takes. Slowly, determinedly, Lily Grace climbs the ladder of success and gains a power and freedom that few women could ever dream of—a freedom that could only be found in the Wild West.