Far Above Rubies

"Far Above Rubies" by George MacDonald is a 19th-century novel that tells the story of Hector Macintosh, an imaginative young man who feels disconnected from the world. Hector, focused on his poetry, hasn't found love or friendship and struggles to connect with his family. At the same time, Annie Melville, a young woman coping with her father's death, works to support her poor family. When she finds a lost pound note belonging to Hector's father, their lives unexpectedly cross. Through their shared difficulties, the book explores themes of love, moral questions, and the impact of social class, setting the scene for them to potentially change each other's lives as they deal with their own challenges. This sets the tone for a story about finding connection and purpose.