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 470 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 9%
tense 6%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationshipMinor
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 470 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 9%
tense 6%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationshipMinor
Ableism, Child abuse, Religious bigotry