Ruth

Meet Ruth Hilton a young seamstress who captures the heart of Henry Bellingham a charming gentleman. But their whirlwind romance turns into a nightmare when he abandons her leaving Ruth shattered and alone. On the brink of destruction she's offered a second chance by a kind-hearted community who embrace her with love and respect unaware of her dark secret - an illegitimate child. When Henry reappears Ruth faces an impossible choice: conform to societal expectations or stand by her personal pride. In 'Ruth' Elizabeth Gaskell boldly challenges Victorian norms with a compassionate and unflinching portrayal of a 'fallen woman' sparking a powerful exploration of sin redemption and the true meaning of love.