The Ruby in the Smoke
(Author) Philip PullmanThe first book in Philip Pullman's classic SALLY LOCKHART quartet in a beautiful new edition. Soon after Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives an anonymous letter. The dire warning it contains makes a man die of fear at her feet. Determined to discover the truth about her father's death, Sally is plunged into a terrifying mystery in the dark heart of Victorian London, at the centre of which lies a deadly blood-soaked jewel. Philip Pullman's ever-popular, action-packed Victorian melodramas are rejacketed for the bicentenary of Charles Dickens in 2012.
Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman is a renowned British author best known for his trilogy "His Dark Materials," which explores themes of power, religion, and free will through a fantastical world. His writing is characterized by rich, detailed storytelling and complex characters. Pullman's contributions to literature include challenging societal norms and sparking philosophical discussions.
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