Episodes

  • Ruth Chapter 17 - Leonard’s Christening

    Ruth Chapter 17 - Leonard’s Christening
    Jun 22 2026
    In which a solemn christening ceremony is quietly observed within the close-knit circle of dissenters, and Ruth is enveloped in the tender and earnest hopes for her child’s future amid the gentle ministrations of friends. The evening unfolds with visits and conversations that reveal the intertwining of simple hospitality, youthful admiration, and the differing temperaments of those who surround Ruth in her new life.
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    31 mins
  • Ruth Chapter 18 - Ruth Becomes a Governess in Mr. Bradshaw’s Family

    Ruth Chapter 18 - Ruth Becomes a Governess in Mr. Bradshaw’s Family
    Jun 22 2026
    In which we find Ruth settled into a peaceful routine, her thoughts mingling tenderly with the growth of her beloved child and the blossoming garden around her, whilst the steady companionship of Sally unfolds in homely discourse about life’s changes and steadfastness. Meanwhile, Mr and Miss Benson contemplate Ruth’s future prospects with a delicate balance of caution and hope, as an unexpected opportunity arises that may entrust her with new responsibilities and challenge their sense of trust and discretion.
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    26 mins
  • Ruth Chapter 16 - Sally Tells of her Sweehearts, and Discourses on the Duties of Life

    Ruth Chapter 16 - Sally Tells of her Sweehearts, and Discourses on the Duties of Life
    Jun 21 2026
    In which the tender attentions of faithful friends soothe a mother and her infant through a trying season, while the mother’s resolve to nurture her child with earnest care and quiet dignity deepens under gentle instruction. We witness the simple fortitude of a daily life renewed, where small acts of devotion and disciplined learning weave a hopeful fabric for the future.
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    34 mins
  • Ruth Chapter 15 - Mother and Child

    Ruth Chapter 15 - Mother and Child
    Jun 21 2026
    In which Ruth grapples with the uneasy gift of fine muslin from Mr Bradshaw and finds solace in crafting simple garments for herself and her newborn son, while Miss Benson’s concern mingles with her own conflicted feelings. The passage gently unfolds Ruth’s tender maternal love and haunting reflections on her child’s future, set against the quiet constancy of their daily lives and the changing seasons.
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    22 mins
  • Ruth Chapter 13 - The Dissenting Minister’s household

    Ruth Chapter 13 - The Dissenting Minister’s household
    Jun 20 2026
    In which Ruth arrives at the Bensons’ humble and orderly home, finding herself enveloped in quiet kindness and unassuming domestic routines amid gentle, if occasionally brusque, company. The episode quietly reveals the household's blend of steadfast affection and unvarnished truth, poignantly marked by Sally’s stern insistence on outward signs of mourning that lead to Ruth’s reluctant sacrifice of her cherished hair.
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    30 mins
  • Ruth Chapter 14 - Ruth’s First sunday at eccleston

    Ruth Chapter 14 - Ruth’s First sunday at eccleston
    Jun 20 2026
    In which the tender and observant hearts of a small household adjust gently to the quiet unveiling of a young woman's secret, while the peaceful order of a Sunday in a humble chapel offers a refuge for contemplation and prayer. We see the delicate blending of compassion, whispered confidences, and the gravity of faith casting its sober light on lives touched by sorrow and hope.
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    22 mins
  • Ruth Chapter 11 - Thurstan and Faith Benson

    Ruth Chapter 11 - Thurstan and Faith Benson
    Jun 19 2026
    In which a kind-hearted minister summons his sister to aid in the care of a young, ailing woman who lies in a state of sorrowful prostration, her past veiled in mystery and her present burden heavy. Together they face the delicate revelations of her condition and contemplate the weighty responsibilities and sympathies entwined with the child she is to bear, each grappling with their own views of morality and compassion.
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    34 mins
  • Ruth Chapter 12 - Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains

    Ruth Chapter 12 - Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains
    Jun 19 2026
    In which Miss Benson, with tender concern and practical kindness, learns of Ruth’s past and contemplates the delicate question of offering her shelter and care under the guise of a respectable widow, while Ruth wrestles with pride and sorrow over the gifts and means reluctantly given by a past lover. Their journey to Eccleston unfolds quietly, marked by small compassionate gestures and unspoken sacrifices, as Ruth moves slowly from despair towards a faint hope for refuge and renewal.
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    27 mins