Ruth

Autori

• Elizabeth C. Gaskell

Parametri

• 390 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Epoca Vittoriana
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• XIX Secolo

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of a sweatshop, the story follows Ruth, a young orphan whose life takes a dramatic turn after meeting the charming yet morally dubious Henry Bellingham at a ball. As their friendship leads to scandal and Ruth's dismissal from her job, she finds herself abandoned and pregnant. With the help of a compassionate family, she adopts a new identity to rebuild her life. However, Henry's unexpected return threatens her hard-won stability, forcing Ruth to confront societal judgment and her own resilience for the sake of her son.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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