I have always loved stories that has to do with time, especially time traveling. See more ideas about ruby red, red sapphire and red books. The books have been translated into over twentyseven languages and sold internationally. A sequel was produced in 2014 under the title sapphire blue german. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ruby red offers romance, adventure, small details of various eras, and the complications that families can bring. If youd be gwendolyn or gideon or other of the characters of this awesome book. Giers characters and plotting are firstrate, creating an adventure that should leave readers eager for the rest of the trilogy. Kerstin gier is the bestselling author of the ruby red trilogy, as well as several popular novels for adults. May 16, 2011 ruby red is a book that gallops forward in an entertaining style, and wow did i like the ending. The series follows the story of gwyneth shepherd, a timetraveling girl living in contemporary london. The movie opens with a young man and woman being chased by a group of hooded men intent. Speaking of characters i have to say that i really like gwyneth. In between searching through history for the other timetravelers and asking for a bit of their blood gross.
Id recommend this series if youre looking for a series to binge read thats a fun, easy read. It surprised me, with its abruptness and its substantial yet unexpected reveal, and does it ever work. Jan 06, 2009 alesha writing as a somewhat sheltering and traditional mom, i would say the series is more appropriate for 15 yearolds, but the first book ruby red wouldmore writing as a somewhat sheltering and traditional mom, i would say the series is more appropriate for 15 yearolds, but the first book ruby red would be appropriate for a yearold. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Anthea bell is the foremost translator of german literature in the world. The main character gweneth is in a family with a time traveling gene while her cousin. Rubinrot is a 20 german fantasy film based on the book with the same name by kerstin gier. So if youre going to read this one, prepare to read the.
Sixteenyearold gwyneth discovers that she, rather than her wellprepared cousin, carries a timetravel gene, and soon she is journeying with gideon, who shares the gift, through historical london trying to discover whom they can trust. A contemporary english teen discovers she possesses a gene enabling her to travel into the past in this riveting first volume of the ruby red trilogy. He does like her, at least a little, since the book ends with him kissing gwyneth. Ruby red by kerstin gier book trailer created by aurora dolham duration. Her opulent johannesburg neighbourhood is a far cry from the streets of soweto where anger and hatred simmer under the surface. Sixteenyearold gwen lives with her extendedand eccentricfamily in an exclusive london neighborhood. The ruby red trilogy boxed set the ruby red international bestselling trilogy by kerstin gier took the world by storm is now available as a beautiful boxed set. Ruby red book the indianapolis public library bibliocommons. If not,i think you should read it before doing this quiz, if not you wont understand anything. Amazon music unlimited listen to 50 million songs, including new releases prime music prime. Anyway, i think its a great achievement to make people likelovedislikehate characters, such as the aunt or the doctor. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Alesha writing as a somewhat sheltering and traditional mom, i would say the series is more appropriate for 15 yearolds, but the first book ruby red. It is currently, for now at least, noted that this is the first in a trilogy. The writing style isnt traditional young adult farekerstin gier uses mature language and tones rather than trying to make her writing sound teen like. Sixteenyearold gwyneth discovers her familys timetravel gene when she mysteriously lands in the last century. Find books like ruby red from the worlds largest community of readers. Books similar to ruby red meet your next favorite book. This stunning conclusion to the ruby red trilogy picks up where sapphire blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance, as gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the timetraveling society and learns her fate. The series follows the story of gwyneth shepherd, a timetraveling girl living in contemporary.
Publishers weekly the first in a trilogy, ruby red offers romance, adventure, small details of various eras, and the complications that families can bring. Apr 21, 2017 the book the ruby red trilogy is a series of three fantasy novels by german writer kerstin gier. Ruby red ebook by kerstin gier 97814299212 rakuten kobo. Kerstin gier started writing womens novels in 1995 when she found herself with a fresh teaching diploma in hand but without steady work. The ruby red trilogy boxed set, ruby red, sapphire blue. Time flows on, both present and past, ruby red is the first and is also the last. Yes, darkstar is right next is sapphire blue followed by emerald green. Saphirblau, followed in 2016 by emerald green german.
But unexpectedly, it is gwyneth who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era. Overall ruby red is a fun, fastpaced read that perfectly leads into the sequel, sapphire blue, which starts right where this book ends. All three have been published in german wishing i could read deutsch right now, because i. Ruby red book central rappahannock regional library. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ruby red 1 by kerstin gier 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. And, shes just learned that her charming timetraveling partner, gideon, has probably been using her all along. Ruby red by kerstin gier, 9780805092523, available at book depository with free. Ruby red book king county library system bibliocommons.
Series by kerstin gier rubinrot saphirblau smaragdgrun edelsteintrilogie 3 books by. Ruby red ruby red trilogy book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant. Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her. Alesha writing as a somewhat sheltering and traditional mom, i would say the series is more appropriate for 15 yearolds, but the first book ruby red wouldmore writing as a somewhat sheltering and traditional mom, i would say the series is more appropriate for 15 yearolds, but the first book ruby red would be appropriate for a yearold. The ruby red trilogy is a series of three fantasy novels by german writer kerstin gier.
Gwyneth shepherds sophisticated, beautiful cousin charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. However, if the titles get translated correctly, the second book should be called somewhat like saphire blue with emerald green being the closing book of the trilogy. The writing style isnt traditional young adult farekerstin gier uses mature language and tones rather than trying to make her writing sound teenlike. E majors the key of black tourmaline, sapphire sings in f major, and bright is her sheen. Then almost at once comes diamond alone, whose sign of the lion as leo is known. The time traveling gene that runs like a secret thread through the female half of the family is. Ruby red, sapphire blue, emerald green paperback october 7, 2014. Ruby red book washington county cooperative library. Jul 21, 2011 this feature is not available right now. Heres a summers worth of delightful, dark, and fantastical books like ruby red with plenty of magic, strong female protagonists, and the occasional talking animal. Buy the ruby red trilogy boxed set reissue by kerstin gier, anthea bell isbn. Ruby red audiobook by kerstin gier, anthea bell translator.
Feb 08, 2012 ruby red by kerstin gier book trailer created by aurora dolham duration. The book the ruby red trilogy is a series of three fantasy novels by german writer kerstin gier. With a mystery to unravel, time travel aspects, family dynamics and more, youll be captivated from the first page and drawn in to this stellar novel. Buy ruby red ruby red trilogy 1 by gier, kerstin isbn. Ruby red book charlotte mecklenburg library bibliocommons. When ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, shelve the darkest minds.
If you like any of these you may enjoy ruby red as well. The hero isnt a selfmade millionaire like christian grey, but he is just as dangerous, sexy and commanding and the heat between violet and ryder is explosive and borders on obsessive in a way that is sure to satisfy fifty s fans. Ruby redsixteenyearold gwyneth discovers her familys timetravel gene. Gwens life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the ruby, the final member of the secret timetraveling circle of twelve. The ruby red international bestselling trilogy by kerstin gier took the world by storm is now available as a beautiful boxed set. I read them backtoback, and for me all three books feel more like one book, than three separate novels. Surprisingly, this makes ruby red feel quite stylized, and gives it an overall more distinguished feel, matching gwyneths occasional trips to the 1800s.
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