Grace Livingston Hill 
Marigold 

Disillusioned with her circle of friends, beautiful Marigold Brooke plans a trip to Washington, D.C., to give herself time to think. Having strayed from her childhood beliefs, Marigold is confused and troubled about the future.
In Washington, Marigold meets handsome Ethan Bevan, whose maturity and insight give her a new perspective on life. But it isn’t until disaster strikes and an intoxicated suitor kidnaps Marigold that she finally awakens to the true meaning of faith—and love.