Ruth

Genre(s): Published 1800 -1900

Narrators: Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011)

Number of Chapters: 36

Length: 18 hours and 41 minutes

Language: English

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. Ruth, pregnant and alone, is taken in by a minister and his sister. They conceal her single status under the pretense of widowhood in order to protect her child from the social stigma of illegitimacy. Ruth goes on to gain a respectable position in society as a governess, which is threatened by the return of Bellingham and the revelation of her secret. (Wikipedia)

01 – The Dressmaker’s Apprentice at Work (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

02 – Ruth Goes to the Shire-Hall (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

03 – Sunday at Mrs. Mason’s (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

04 – Treading in Perilous Places (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

05 – In North Wales (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

06 – Troubles Gather About Ruth (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

07 – The Crisis—Watching and Waiting (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

08 – Mrs Bellingham (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

09 – The Storm spirit Subdued (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

10 – A Note and the Answer (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

11 – Thurstan and Faith Benson (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

12 – Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

13 – The Dissenting Minister’s household (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

14 – Ruth’s First sunday at eccleston (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

15 – Mother and Child (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

16 – Sally Tells of her Sweehearts, and Discourses on the Duties of Life (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

17 – Leonard’s Christening (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

18 – Ruth Becomes a Governess in Mr. Bradshaw’s Family (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

19 – After Five Years (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

20 – Jemima Refuses to be Managed (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

21 – Mr Farquhar’s Attentions Transferred (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

22 – The Liberal Candidate and his Precursor (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

23 – Recognition (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

24 – The Meeting on the Sands (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

25 – Jemima Makes A Discovery (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

26 – Mr Bradshaw’s Virtuous Indignation (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

27 – Preparing to Stand on the Truth (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

28 – An Understanding Between Lovers (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

29 – Sally Takes Her Money Out of the Bank (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

30 – The Forged Deed (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

31 – An Accident to the Dover Coach (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

32 – The Bradshaw Pew Again Occupied (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

33 – A Mother to be Proud Of (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

34 – I Must Go and Nurse Mr. Bellingham (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

35 – Out of Darkness Into Light (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

36 – The End (Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011))

The audiobook Ruth falls under the genres of Published 1800 -1900. It is written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell.

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