{"product_id":"the-scandalous-life-of-ruby-devereaux-a-brand-new-for-2024-evocative-and-exhilarating-faux-memoir-that-you-will-fall-in-love-with-hardcover","title":"The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux: A Brand-New for 2024 Evocative and Exhilarating Faux-Memoir That You Will Fall in Love with - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eM. J. Robotham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby's charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone knows Ruby Devereaux's books. But no one knows her story... until now.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London - via 1950's New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam - Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she's distilled everything into her work. Or has she? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow beyond her 90th year, Ruby's energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book - \"warts and all\", as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIs Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, \u003ci\u003e The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux\u003c\/i\u003e is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman's place in an ever-changing world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders LOVE M.J. Robotham: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! \u003cb\u003eI was absolutely mesmerized by this story\u003c\/b\u003e and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!!' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHighly original and FUN\u003c\/b\u003e. Highly recommend.' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a \u003cb\u003efabulous novel\u003c\/b\u003e.' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA lovely book\u003c\/b\u003e and a wonderful read' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. \u003cb\u003eI laughed throughout and had tears.\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eM J Robotham saw herself as an aspiring author from the age of nine, but was waylaid by journalism, birth, children and life. After twenty years as a midwife and an MA in Creative Writing, she is now a full-time author, writing historical fiction as Mandy Robotham. She lives in Gloucestershire with her partner and muse mutt, Basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.24 x 9.14 x 6.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752801698080,"sku":"9781035901104","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a283946931836c8012386ec556032aab.webp?v=1780004488","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-scandalous-life-of-ruby-devereaux-a-brand-new-for-2024-evocative-and-exhilarating-faux-memoir-that-you-will-fall-in-love-with-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}