Sunrise — Grace Livingston Hill

Accused of a theft he did not commit, a wild, handsome boy runs away to sea only to find salvation in the memory of a young girl's shining love.

Jason Whitney was always being accused of things he didn't do. So when the bank is robbed, most people are sure he has been involved. After all, Jason worked in the bank, he had a history of being in trouble, and his notebook was found outside the bank's empty safe. Certain no one will listen to him, Jason flees. But at least two people stand by Jason: his sister and the minister's beautiful daughter. Together they turn to wealthy Rowan Parsons, who agrees to help find Jason and prove his innocence.

But several months pass with no word from Jason or Rowan. The two women know something has gone terribly wrong. Where could Jason be? Could the town be right -- is Jason a criminal? And what has happened to Rowan? Will the women ever see the men they love again...?