Ruth
$22.89
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
30 July 1997
Summary
Ruth: A Fallen Woman’s Redemption
Ruth Hilton, a young, orphaned seamstress, finds herself captivated by the attentions of the gentlemanly Henry Bellingham. Her simple beauty ensnares him, and when she loses her livelihood, he offers her solace. But his comfort is fleeting, and he abandons her, leaving Ruth devastated and alone.
On the brink of despair, Ruth is offered a lifeline: a chance to rebuild her life amongst kind souls who offer love and respect, unaware of her secr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140434309 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140434305 |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Author: | Elizabeth Gaskell, Angus Easson |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 30 July 1997 |
| Weight: | 298g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 20mm |
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About The Author
Elizabeth Gaskell
Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-65) wrote her first novel, MARY BARTON, in 1848 as a distraction from her sorrow at the death of her only son in infancy. It won the attention of Dickens and was followed by 5 other full-length novels as well as numerous short stories and novellas.
Angus Easson is Professor of English at Salford University. He has written widely on Elizabeth Gaskell.
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