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Length17h 11m
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A single moment of innocence leads to a lifetime of judgment in this heartbreaking tale of a woman cast out by society. The human spirit seeks redemption through love and sacrifice, challenging the hypocrisy of rigid moral conventions. Experience a poignant narrative that explores the cost of forgiveness.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length17 hrs 11 mins
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Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1. The Dressmaker's Apprentice At Work
2Chapter 2. Ruth Goes To The Shire-Hall
3Chapter 3. Sunday At Mrs Mason's
4Chapter 4. Treading In Perilous Places
5Chapter 5. In North Wales
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6Chapter 6. Troubles Gather About Ruth
7Chapter 7. The Crisis—Watching And Waiting
8Chapter 8. Mrs Bellingham "Does The Thing Handsomely"
9Chapter 9. The Storm-Spirit Subdued
10Chapter 10. A Note And The Answer
11Chapter 11. Thurstan And Faith Benson
12Chapter 12. Losing Sight Of The Welsh Mountains
13Chapter 13. The Dissenting Minister's Household
14Chapter 14. Ruth's First Sunday At Eccleston
15Chapter 15. Mother And Child
16Chapter 16. Sally Tells Of Her Sweethearts, And Discourses On The Duties Of Life
17Chapter 17. Leonard's Christening
18Chapter 18. Ruth Becomes A Governess In Mr Bradshaw's Family
19Chapter 19. After Five Years
20Chapter 20. Jemima Refuses To Be Managed
21Chapter 21. Mr Farquhar's Attentions Transferred
22Chapter 22. The Liberal Candidate And His Precursor
23Chapter 23. Recognition
24Chapter 24. The Meeting On The Sands
25Chapter 25. Jemima Makes A Discovery
26Chapter 26. Mr Bradshaw's Virtuous Indignation
27Chapter 27. Preparing To Stand On The Truth
28Chapter 28. An Understanding Between Lovers
29Chapter 29. Sally Takes Her Money Out Of The Bank
30Chapter 30. The Forged Deed
31Chapter 31. An Accident To The Dover Coach
32Chapter 32. The Bradshaw Pew Again Occupied
33Chapter 33. A Mother To Be Proud Of
34Chapter 34. "I Must Go And Nurse Mr Bellingham"
35Chapter 35. Out Of Darkness Into Light
36Chapter 36. The End
37IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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