Ruby: A Novel

By Mary Summer Rain

Book Overview

When antiques dealer Sadie Brennan's niece enters into a trauma-induced state of muteness, Sadie and her niece Savannah must solve the mystery of a homeless woman in Chicago named Ruby--Provided by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571744347
• ISBN13: 9781571744340
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A welcome Return

This book, while disarmingly simple in it's premise and style, contains a compassion and grace, that is genuine. It is a welcome return for those of us who have come to be used to the prolific offerings of Mary Summer Rain, only to have her suddenly take a sabbatical. It was an exciting prospect for her to return with a novel, only her second, and I was far from dissappointed. She simultaneously perceives life through the innocent eyes of a child, and the learned eyes of a sage, and the confluence of that sight transmits so nicely into this story of a deeply personal spiritual nature. It is well written, with great thought, and is imbued with integrity and charm from its beginning to its conclusion.

Mary does it again...

I found "Ruby" to be a wonderful tale of discovery, adventure and healing. It is like a mixture of "DaVinci Code", "Joan of Arcadia", and No-Eyes all rolled into one. She has a wonderful way of touching you on a soul level and stirring up questions in yourself. As always she has a special talent for describing scenes and surroundings perfectly. This novel is no exception. I hope that those who read it will have an open mind and take a look at life events in a new way. I highly recommend it.

Ruby will bring you a new enlightenment

It was a joy to read and once I started I couldn't put it down. I was amazed as to how fast I was grabbing for the next page. No matter what stage the character Sadie was in her adventure the reader is always wondering what will come next. I laughed and cried with her. Mary Summer Rain has again produced a story that will entertain, enlighten and uplift many readers from all stages of age and interests. She was able to impart many of her lessons of spirituality that she has written about over the years in a way that entertains the reader.

A Must Read!!!

There are many jewels to be found in the novel, "Ruby". Ruby, who is the female aspect of God, helps the characters resolve their relationship issues by helping them see the root causes of their problems. It is filled with insight and wisdom. I loved the characters. The story takes you away and it is as if you are right there watching all the events unfold. The ending gave me chills...truth bumps. Absolutely Brilliant. Excellent. I recommend ALL books by Mary Summer Rain.