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347 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781520810713
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently published
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ruth Hilton is an orphaned young seamstress who catches the eye of a gentleman, Henry Bellingham, who is captivated by her simplicity and beauty. When she loses her job and home, he offers her comfort and shelter, only to cruelly desert her soon a...
Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews
Moods
sad 74%
reflective 65%
challenging 19%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 14%
tense 8%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Grief, Toxic relationship, Medical contentMinor
Ableism, Child abuse, Religious bigotry347 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781520810713
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently published
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ruth Hilton is an orphaned young seamstress who catches the eye of a gentleman, Henry Bellingham, who is captivated by her simplicity and beauty. When she loses her job and home, he offers her comfort and shelter, only to cruelly desert her soon a...
Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews
Moods
sad 74%
reflective 65%
challenging 19%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 14%
tense 8%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Grief, Toxic relationship, Medical contentMinor
Ableism, Child abuse, Religious bigotry