Ruth

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Set in Victorian times, the story follows Ruth Hilton, a young orphaned seamstress who faces societal scorn after being seduced and abandoned by a gentleman. Pregnant and alone, she finds refuge with a minister and his sister, who help her navigate her precarious situation by pretending she is a widow. This compassionate narrative explores themes of redemption, societal judgment, and the resilience of women in the face of adversity.