Hannah Hurnard was an unhappy child, haunted by terror, afflicted with a dreadful stammer and a fear of crowds. School was a torment. Despite a luxurious and aristocratic upbringing, Hannah lived in a cold, dark winterland of fear. The experiences of those years are reflected in Hinds' Feet on High Places. The transformation came in July 1924, when Hannah, aged 19, attended the Keswick Convention. The experience led to Bible college, service as a missionary in Israel and success as an author.