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Ruth Appleby [Paperback]

Elvi Rhodes
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16 Jan 1987
At twelve she stood by her mother's grave on a bleak Yorkshire moor. Life, as the daughter of a Victorian millhand, had never been easy, but now she was mother and housekeeper both to the little family left behind. As one tribulation after another beset her life, so a longing, a determination grew - to venture out into a new world of independence and adventure, and when the chance came she seized it. America, even on the brink of civil war, was to offer a challenge that Ruth was ready to accept, and a love, not easy, but glorious and triumphant. A giant of a book - about a woman who gave herself unstintingly - in love, in war, in the embracing of a new life in a vibrant land.

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  • Paperback: 688 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi (16 Jan 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552128031
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552128032
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 17.4 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 276,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Passionate, ambitious, brave - a woman like no other.

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At twelve she stood by her mother's grave on a bleak Yorkshire moor. Life, as the daughter of a Victorian millhand, had never been easy, but now she was mother and housekeeper both to the little family left behind.

As one tribulation after another beset her life, so a longing, a determination grew - to venture out into a new world of independence and adventure, and when the chance came she seized it. America, even on the brink of civil war, was to offer a challenge that Ruth was ready to accept, and a love, not easy, but glorious and triumphant.

A giant of a book - about a woman who gave herself unstintingly - in love, in war, in the embracing of a new life in a vibrant land.


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5.0 out of 5 stars The best of many of Elvi Rhodes's books 12 July 2000
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I read this book many years ago but the memory of it stays with me - I was 'in' the story from start to finish and felt almost a loss when I finished reading it. I was with Ruth from her beginnings in the wilds of Yorkshire, on her eventful journey to the USA and after that shared her many enterprises, her disappointments and her passions. This is a book of great atmosphere. I have read her subsequent books each year all of which were beautifully written and am looking forward to reading her latest book 'Midsummer Meeting' which I have ready at my bedside table. I am sure I shall not be disappointed. May she continue to entertain us for many years to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ruth T 18 Aug 2012
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An excellent story that I will always remember. One of the best books I have ever read. At times sad, at other times exciting and tense. The love seam of the story was brilliantRuth Appleby
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5.0 out of 5 stars A memorable read 31 July 2011
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I read this book several years ago like the last person. Its memory has stayed with me years later. It was quite an inspirational book to me as a young adult so now in my 40's i am going to get another copy and see if It has the same impact .
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