The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux

<p><b>'This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby's charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*</b><br><br><b>***</b><br><b><br>Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux’s books. But no one knows her story... until now.</b><br><br>From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950’s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam – Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she’s distilled everything into her work. Or has she?<br><br>Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby’s energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book – “warts and all”, as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always.<br><br>Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?<br><br><b>Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century,<i> The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux</i> is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman’s place in an ever-changing world.</b><br><br><b>***</b><br><br><b>Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham:</b><br><br>'I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! <b>I was absolutely mesmerized by this story</b> and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!!' - <b>NetGalley reviewer, 5*</b><br><br>'<b>Highly original and FUN</b>. Highly recommend.' - <b>NetGalley reviewer, 5*</b><br><br>'Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a <b>fabulous novel</b>.' - <b>NetGalley reviewer, 5*</b><br><br>'<b>A lovely book</b> and a wonderful read' - <b>NetGalley reviewer, 5*</b><br><br>'LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. <b>I laughed throughout and had tears.</b>' - <b>NetGalley reviewer, 5*</b></p>