"Ruth Fielding of the Red Mill - Jasper Parloe's Secret" is the captivating first book in the Ruth Fielding series by Alice B. Emerson. This novel introduces readers to Ruth Fielding, a spirited and intelligent young girl, as she embarks on her initial adventures and uncovers the secrets of the Red Mill. The story begins with Ruth, an orphan, arriving at the Red Mill to live with her strict and cantankerous Uncle Jabez Potter...