Ruth
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Book Description
The book is a ,social novel, dealing with Victorian views about sin and illegitimacy. It is a surprisingly compassionate portrayal of a 'fallen woman', a type of person normally outcast from respectable society.
The title of the novel refers to the main character Ruth Hilton, an orphaned young seamstress who is seduced and then abandoned by gentleman Henry Bellingham. The novel tells th... More
The title of the novel refers to the main character Ruth Hilton, an orphaned young seamstress who is seduced and then abandoned by gentleman Henry Bellingham. The novel tells th... More
Book Information
Publisher | CreateSpace |
Binding | Paperback (77 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 274 |
ISBN-10 | 1438268157 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1438268156 |
Publication Date | 08/16/2008 |
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