The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux: A brand-new for 2024 evocative and exhilarating faux-memoir that you will fall in love with

The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a captivating and charming novel that follows the life of a remarkable woman through the latter half of the 20th Century. With over twenty books to her name, Ruby Devereaux has lived a life filled with parties, scandals, and conflict zones. Now, at the age of 90, she is faced with an ultimatum from her publisher to write one last book, and she is determined to do so on her own terms. The book takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, exploring Ruby's life in wartime England, 1950s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice, and Vietnam. With its highly original and FUN storyline, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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* *** Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux's books. But no one knows her story... until now. From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950s 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? Now 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. Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life? Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman's place in an ever-changing world. *** Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham: I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! I was absolutely mesmerized by this story and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!! - NetGalley reviewer,5* Highly original and FUN . Highly recommend. - NetGalley reviewer,5* Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a fabulous novel . - NetGalley reviewer,5* A lovely book and a wonderful read - NetGalley reviewer,5* LOVED t.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035901128