The Fatal Ruby (1909)

By Charles Garvice

Book Overview

The Fatal Ruby is a novel written by Charles Garvice and published in 1909. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young woman named Ruby, who is orphaned and left penniless after her father's death. She is forced to work as a governess for a wealthy family, where she falls in love with the son of the household.However, their love is forbidden as he is engaged to another woman. Ruby's life takes a dangerous turn when she discovers a valuable ruby and is pursued by a group of criminals who will stop at nothing to get their hands on it. She must navigate her way through a web of deceit and danger to protect herself and the man she loves.The novel is set in the early 1900s and explores themes of love, betrayal, and greed. It is a thrilling tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Garvice's writing style is engaging and descriptive, transporting readers to the world of the characters and immersing them in the story. The Fatal Ruby is a classic piece of literature that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers today.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: 1120759129
• ISBN13: 9781120759122
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"