Ruth Appleby - The inspiring and uplifting story of one woman’s quest for a better life... - Elvi Rhodes - Paperback Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd -

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An emotional and moving epic saga of determination and drive by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and Catherine Cookson. READERS ARE LOVING RUTH APPLEBY ! "One of the books that a person can read countless times and still enjoy every page. It''s magical..." - 5 STARS. "Got totally lost in the pages." - 5 STARS. "Another brilliant book by this author based in Yorkshire again. Family saga at its best. Will definitely read more by this author" - 5 STARS *********************************************************** PASSIONATE, AMBITIOUS, BRAVE - A WOMAN LIKE NO OTHER. Life for Ruth Appleby has never been easy - burying her mother at 12; a meagre existence as the daughter of a Victorian millhand; hard work as a glorified mother and housekeeper at home.Longing to escape the bleak Yorkshire moors and desperate for adventure, she seizes the opportunity to venture on her own to America - a land on the brink of Civil War - to build the life she wants for herself. Can she rise to the challenges America throws at her and find the life and love she has always desired?