The Best Man

A case of mistaken identity. A secret mission. And a wedding that was never supposed to happen.

Cyril Gordon is carrying out a sensitive government assignment when a dangerous turn of events forces him into disguise and sends him fleeing through New York. Seeking a way to escape his pursuers, he is suddenly swept into an elegant society wedding—where everyone seems to know who he is except Gordon himself.

Before he can untangle the mistake, he finds himself standing beside the beautiful Celia Hathaway, caught in a ceremony whose consequences neither of them could have imagined.

What begins as an extraordinary misunderstanding becomes a fast-moving story of secret messages, pursuit, unexpected loyalty, and a romance born under the most unlikely circumstances. As Gordon struggles to complete his mission and protect the young woman unexpectedly placed in his care, the line between duty and genuine devotion begins to disappear.

First published in 1914, The Best Man showcases Grace Livingston Hill’s distinctive blend of romance, adventure, suspense, humor, and enduring moral conviction.

This GH Editions Illustrated Edition presents the complete novel with a renewed frontispiece and **18 newly created chapter illustrations—19 illustrations in all—**designed to bring the story’s most memorable scenes to life while preserving the original text.