The Inglises

In Margaret Murray Robertson's The Inglises, the ordinary trials of family life become a test of faith, character, and endurance. At the center of this moving domestic novel is the Inglis household, where grief, poverty, duty, and affection shape every choice, and where quiet acts of love carry more weight than dramatic events. After his father's death, David is overwhelmed by sorrow and guilt until his mother's tenderness helps him rediscover purpose in faith and responsibility. Around him, Violet finds dignity and growth in service, while the family learns to live with economy, resilience, and a deepening sense of contentment. The novel also follows the friendship between David and Philip, whose different paths force both to confront what success, sacrifice, and spiritual calling truly mean. As Philip is drawn toward the family's simple, faith-filled life, he begins to recognize his own emptiness and the hidden richness of the Inglises' convictions. Through intimate conversations, shifting prospects, and hard-won hope, The Inglises offers a thoughtful portrait of domestic loyalty, moral struggle, and the unseen battles that define a meaningful life. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.