Elvi Rhodes 
Ruth Appleby 
The inspiring and uplifting story of one woman s quest for a better life

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?