In the Springtime of Year

In a rural English village, young Ruth Bryce is struggling to deal with the sudden and accidental death of her husband, Ben. Suddenly alone, Ruth must cope not only with Ben's death but also with his family who view her with suspicion and hostility. Her sole companion is Ben's fourteen-year-old brother who understands Ruth's quiet determination to emerge from this tragedy with her integrity and independence intact.

Susan Hill has written two other stories about Ruby Raccoon: "Ruby Bakes a Cake" and "Ruby Paints a Picture". She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two daughters.

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