The Diva's Ruby by F. Marion Crawford
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| Author | Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
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| Illustrator | Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 |
| Title | The Diva's Ruby |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Diva's Ruby" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story intertwines themes of love, ambition, and hidden treasures, beginning with the mysterious Baraka, a beautiful Tartar girl who harbors a dangerous secret about a ruby mine. Her love for a European traveler leads to a perilous adventure that explores the depths of desire against a backdrop of cultural constraints and personal longing. The opening of the novel introduces Baraka, who, despite her beauty and charm, grapples with unrequited love for a striking traveler who is unaware of her affections. After she reveals the secret of a hidden ruby mine to him, they embark on a treacherous journey together, facing mistrust and the dangers of their environment. Baraka's desperation grows as she seeks to win the traveler’s love, leading to desperate choices that intertwine their fates amidst the allure of wealth and the threats posed by her own family. As the story unfolds, the stakes become increasingly high, merging themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for identity against the tumultuous backdrop of life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Subject | Rubies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Singers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40844 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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