"Far Above Rubies" by Mrs. J. H. Riddell is a novel set in the late 1800s that takes place at Berrie Down and shows us the lives of the Dudley family. It especially shows us Heather Dudley and her husband, Arthur, and how they deal with Mr. Black, a promoter. The story talks about home life, wanting more, love, and how keeping secrets can mess up relationships. The story kicks off with a fun breakfast, showing Miss Hope being smart with her words with Mr. Black, who is trying to make deals. Heather is focused on her family, especially worrying about Arthur's new business moves and if they're risky. We see how the family and their visitors deal with their own dreams and problems, setting the stage for drama as Mr. Black's big plans start to affect their lives at home.
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In a world of high society, a family's bonds are tested by secrets, ambitions, and a mysterious figure whose arrival threatens their very foundation.
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About the AuthorCharlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell, known also as Mrs J. H. Riddell, was a popular and influential Irish-born writer in the Victorian period. She was the author of 56 books, novels and short stories, and also became part-owner and editor of St. James's Magazine, a prominent London literary journal in the 1860s.
Charlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell, known also as Mrs J. H. Riddell, was a popular and influential Irish-born writer in the Victorian period. She was the author of 56 books, novels and short stories, and also became part-owner and editor of St. James's Magazine, a prominent London literary journal in the 1860s.
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