The Ruby

by Christina Skye

Book Overview

Teal-eyed enchantress Barrett Winslow fled through the gaslit London streets, staked by a ruthless enemy in search of a secret she can never reveal.??And when fate tosses her into the arms of an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440208645
• ISBN13: 9780440208648
• Release Date: July 1992
• Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.3" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Exotic, sensual, fast-paced page-turner!

Despite some 20th century vernacular lapses (see chapter 15 "Read my lips"), this was an engrossing and fast moving book, entertaining from beginning to end. (Maybe a little TOO sensual, though??) Other reviewers have given synopses of the story line, so I won't bother, but overall this was a quick read, and I enjoyed it. On to other Christina Skye books!

TERRIFIC Sensual Adventure

From the very first pages of this 500 page book the author will capture your attention starting with the prologue of a madman type `Jack the Ripper' finishing up one of his dastardly deeds. So you know that there is going to be some mayhem and mystery here, along with the quest for the Shiva Ruby, at once beautiful and deadly for all that try to possess it.From the prologue you will first meet our heroine Barrett Winslow who is running in fear for her life along the London streets, guarding the secrets that will protect her grandfather. Along this same street that she will be pulled into the embrace of a mysterious dark skinned, foreign man in a turban, an embrace that will haunt the man and woman and change their lives forever. It is in that fateful contact that begins this story of greed, madness, treachery and a love so sensually described that will make your spine shiver and your toes curl! Although Barrett, is tempted to run away with him that very night, after the amazingly HOT kiss they shared, she refuses Pagan's offer and continues to run trying to elude the men who are after her. Too bad she didn't follow her first instinct, as she would have eliminated the next three months of torture and degradation that followed her imminent capture.Through the evil machinations of a madman, Barrett is found three months later by Deveril Pagan washed up on his beach in Ceylon. He doesn't quite recognize her as the dye she had been using to disguise herself in London had washed out. On top of that, the beard and disguise he sported in London were gone. Then again, Barrett had suppressed all the horrors and pain of the last three months and has lost her memory. Somehow, Pagan `felt' he knew this woman from London, but also knew that she could never have ended up on his deserted beach without the help of his worst enemy. He fought his attraction, constantly reminding himself of the dangers but never quite conquering the all consuming desire he felt for this, his Angrezi. This is an amazingly sensual trip that two extremely stubborn and haunted individuals took. Both fight the unknown nightmares each had, trusting no one, nor their feelings. Through the discoveries made on their trek to Pagan's tea plantation in the jungles of Ceylon, amid the dangers both human and of nature, they come to trust one another, but more than that to let their love heal and soothe their nightmares away.Excellent writing, fast paced, exciting adventure, and very hot love scenes! Another winner for Ms. Skye!

WOW! AWESOME! EXOTIC!

Wow! Once again Christina Skye does not disapoint. In fact she delightes me once again with this magnificent book. Again she proves to be the best author i have ever had the fortune to read.This is my 7 th book from her and the first one was the BLack Rose which is also my favorite - the one that began it all. But, to my surprise and delight i have found that The Ruby is as beautiful as the Black Rose was.Here is the story:Teal-eyed enchantress Barrett Winslow flees through the gaslit London streets, stalked by a ruthless enemy in search of a secret she can never reveal. And when fate tosses her into the arms of an exotic strnager, she finds herself swept away to a brazen steamy paradise that hides deadly secrets and forbidden passions.To London's rich and powerful he is Deveril Pagan, Viscount St.Cyr, envied by all men and desired by all women. But in the mist-covered emerald hills of Ceylon, he is called the Tiger Shahib, and for him the priceless, fabled ruby is only a curse, its bloodred facets pulsing with savage powers that drive men to unquenchable greed and women to unspeakable desires.From the glittering corridors of London's elite to the wind swept shores of colonial Ceylon, they tried to flee their fierce fate, which throbbed in the crimson heart of the legendary jewel....driving the lovers to stolen passion and unthinkable evil in the sultry , tropical night.For there, only one man stands between Barrett and the darkness...and he might just be the greatest threat of all....(text taken from book's back cover)Well all i can add to this is that this book is so good that you never want it to end.Another great historical romance from Ms SKye which I definitely recommend to everyone who like passion, intrigue and action in their romances. A MUST! I LOVED IT!

LITERALLY AWESOME. ONE OF THE BEST BOOK'S I'VE EVER READ!

How can one begin to describe this awesome book? First of all - the story is about Barret Winslow who flees through the gaslit London streets, stalked by a ruthless enemy in search of a secret she can never reveal. And when fate tosses her into the arms of an exotic stranger, she finds herself swept away to a brazen steamy paradise that hides deadly secrets and forbidden passions.To London's rich and powerful he is Deveril Pagan, Viscount St.Cyr, envied by all men and desired by all women. But in the mist-covered emerald hills of Ceylon, he is called the Tiger Sahib, and for him the priceless, fabled ruby is only a curse, its bloodred facets pulsing with savage powers that drive men to unquenchable greed and women to unspeakable desire.From the glittering corridors of London's elite to the windswept shores of colonial Ceylon, they tried to flee their fierce fate, which throbbed in the crimson heart of the legendary jewel...driving the lovers to stolen passion and unthinkable evil in the sultry, tropical night. For there, only one man stands between Barrett and the darkness... and he might just be the greatest threat of all.... (text refers to book's back cover) There that should do it to make you understand the story. I really hate it when there are reviews who just limit themselves in saying that the book was good or bad without ever mentioning anything about the story. One last thing I'd like to add is that, with this book, Christina Skye has again given me more reason to rate her as one of the best (if not the best)of romance authors today.The Ruby is full of action and excitment. From London to Ceylon, it takes us to a journey we can never forget. The two main characters - Barret and Deveril - have to face several tumultous clashes before they admit or even realize their love towards each other. I read this book in just one day, it was so engrossing i didn't want it to end.The Ruby is totally in Ms Skye's style. She is one of the few authors who can write such an exciting romance between two such passionate characters and include all the possible ingredients to make a novel something of a classic. The love scnes are sizzling. The action is never ending. I would like to find more books that are written in this style. Another book i would highly recommend that is as beautiful as The Ruby is 'the Black Rose',also by Christina Skye of course. Well I have already said enough. Just go and buy it, you wont be disapointed!