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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A Ring of Rubies is listed on Textopian as a novel by L.T. Meade, dated 1900 CE.

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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

More by L.T. Meade

• Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement (1902)
• The Dead Hand (1902)
• Finger Tips (1902)
• The Secret of Emu Plain (1898)
• Followed (1903)
• The Blood-Red Cross (1902)
• The Face of the Abbot (1902)
• Madam Sara (1903)
• All works by L.T. Meade