Prelude: A Novel

by Lela Gilbert

She had everything dreams were made of--dazzling beauty, ardent admirers, rich and famous friends. Why was she still so desperate and lonely? Longing to escape the bleak, repressive faith of her childhood, Elisabeth Fuller turns her back on her upbringing and discovers a lifestyle she hopes will help her forget the pain of the past. Traveling in Africa, she is swept into the life of a dashing freelance photographer--the one man who holds the key to her childhood longings--if only she can trust him enough to open her heart.

230 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Sally Lindsay-briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lovely, short novel, given by my adopted church mother. It dealt with the insecurities of severe eczema. Poor Betty had to grow up with a lot of ridicule and she also had parents who were overly strict Christians. Healing comes in a special way. She learns how to become attractive but her inferiority complex keeps her from living a better life. This was a meaningful story with an appealing lesson in trusting God. My only regret was that it ends well, but there is more to the whole saga in the next book (which my friend did not give me) called Interlude.