Ruth And Patience (1873)

By Maria Louisa Charlesworth

Book Overview

Ruth and Patience is a novel written by Maria Louisa Charlesworth and was first published in 1873. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Ruth and Patience, who are left orphaned and alone after their father's death. They are taken in by their wealthy uncle, who offers them a home and education. However, the sisters soon discover that their uncle is not as kind as he appears, and they are forced to endure his cruel treatment.As they grow older, Ruth and Patience embark on different paths in life. Ruth becomes a governess and falls in love with a young man, while Patience becomes a nurse and dedicates her life to helping others. Despite their different paths, the sisters remain close and support each other through their struggles.The novel explores themes of family, love, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. It also highlights the challenges faced by women in Victorian society, including limited opportunities for education and employment.Overall, Ruth and Patience is a heartwarming story of sisterhood and resilience that will appeal to fans of classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112069695X
• ISBN13: 9781120696953
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"