The Diva's Ruby (1907)

By F. Marion Crawford

Book Overview

The Diva's Ruby is a novel written by Francis Marion Crawford and published in 1907. The story is set in Italy and revolves around a precious ruby that belongs to a famous opera singer, Bianca Corleone. The ruby is said to have been cursed and brings bad luck to those who possess it. When Bianca dies, the ruby disappears, and several people become obsessed with finding it, including a group of thieves and a wealthy American collector named Mr. Van Torp. As the search for the ruby intensifies, secrets are revealed, and lives are put in danger. The novel explores themes of greed, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions. With its vivid descriptions of Italian culture and society, The Diva's Ruby is a thrilling and captivating read for fans of mystery and suspense.A Sequel To Primadonna And Fair Margaret.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104387417
• ISBN13: 9781104387419
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"