A Ring of Rubies by L.T. Meade
The story revolves around a young woman who inherits a valuable ring from her aunt and becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding the ring's past and its connection to a wealthy family. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers secrets and deceit that threaten to destroy her own life and relationships.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1900 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Romance · 23 chapters · 67,989 words
First lines
I have often been asked to tell the story of the Ruby Ring, and I now do so for the sake of my children. It may instruct them a little; it will certainly amuse and interest them.
I am nearly thirty now, but when the story of the ring happened, I was between nineteen and twenty. It is not so long ago, therefore, and all the events stand out quite clear and strong in my memory.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
- Length: 67,989 words
- Structure: 23 chapters, 1,635 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and quests, central to the narrative.
- Mystery — The story includes elements of intrigue and suspense that drive the plot.
- Romance — Themes of love and relationships are significant throughout the narrative.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, enriching the story.
Tags
Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Romance · Victorian Era · Female Protagonist · Detective Fiction · Serial Novel · Serialized Storytelling · Sensationalism · Social Commentary · Class Conflict
Contents
- Storming the Citadel
- Cousin Geoffrey
- The Octagon Room
- Borrowed!
- Lady Ursula
- The Aristocrat
- Mr Chillingfleet
- I Cannot Part with my Ring
- A Telegram
- Relations
- A Bear's Hug
- My Brother's Sin
- Geoffrey Rutherford's Keys
- Keys and Locks
- Method in this Madness
- Vanity
- Ugly Poverty and I
- Are the Conditions Impossible?
- My Mother's Wedding-Dress
- Like an Old Picture
- She was Everything
- Tell him to Come to See me
- The Dearest Bond