{"product_id":"the-scandalous-life-of-ruby-devereaux-9781035901104","title":"The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRuby Devereaux, a veteran author of over twenty books, receives an ultimatum from her publisher to embark on one last book, \"warts and all\". The book takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, revealing the secrets of her infamous life. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 April 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a young girl growing up in wartime England to a seasoned veteran of contemporary London, Ruby Devereaux has led an incredible life. She has experienced the glamour of parties, the scandal of scandals, and the chaos of conflict zones, all while meeting fascinating men and embarking on thrilling adventures. With a writing career that has spanned seven decades and more than twenty books, Ruby has poured her entire life into her work. However, as she approaches her 90th birthday, her energy is waning, and her beloved typewriter has been put away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUntil a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum: write one last book, \"warts and all,\" as she puts it. Despite her age, Ruby remains a force to be reckoned with, as she always does things on her own terms. The reader is taken on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th century as Ruby reveals the secrets of her infamous life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a captivating tale of one unforgettable woman's place in an ever-changing world. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story, and for those who are curious about the lives of remarkable women who have left their mark on history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 514g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 235 x 155 x 30 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781035901104\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M J Robotham","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45641225732346,"sku":"9781035901104","price":14.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1712942902232_book.jpg?v=1713000431","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-scandalous-life-of-ruby-devereaux-9781035901104","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}