The Ruby in the Smoke
- 230 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In nineteenth-century London, sixteen-year-old Sally, a recent orphan, becomes involved in a deadly search for a mysterious ruby.
Follow the thrilling adventures of a resourceful young woman navigating the complexities of Victorian London. Each installment plunges her into a new mystery, filled with danger, secrets, and unexpected twists. She must rely on her sharp intellect and courage to uncover the truth and survive in a world rife with conspiracy. This series offers a captivating blend of historical intrigue and compelling character development.




In nineteenth-century London, sixteen-year-old Sally, a recent orphan, becomes involved in a deadly search for a mysterious ruby.
An elderly lady loses her money on an investment; a conjuror is pursued by thugs; and a clairvoyant mentions the name of the richest man in Europe and his mysterious company. Seemingly unconnected events set Sally Lockhart on the trail of an evil far more awful than she could ever imagine.
Sally's world is wonderful until one man brings it crashing down around her. He is trying to get everything, even her sanity.
In 1882 sixteen-year-old Becky applies for a tutoring job in London and becomes embroiled in assassination, intrigue, and dangerous politics in the small European kingdom of Razkavia.