{"product_id":"9781035901128","title":"The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Robotham, M. J.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781035901128\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Mar 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEveryone knows Ruby Devereaux s books. But no one knows her story... until now.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders LOVE M.J. Robotham-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHighly original and FUN\u003c\/b\u003e. Highly recommend.' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a \u003cb\u003efabulous novel\u003c\/b\u003e.' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA lovely book\u003c\/b\u003e and a wonderful read' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46643208421534,"sku":"UBD-9781035901128","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781035901128.jpg?v=1774484004","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781035901128","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}