The Ruby Talisman
$16.75
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
2 February 2015
Summary
‘A classic adventure novel. The action is fast-paced, the characters gutsy … and the danger ever present.’ Sun Herald
Tilly visualised the ruby pendant, recreating its crimson fire. She felt herself diving into that pool of colour … down into a deep, vivid dream.
Tilly falls asleep wishing she could escape to a more adventurous life. In 1789, Amelie-Mathilde is living in luxury at the Palace of Versailles - but her guardians want her to marry the horrible Chevalier. She falls …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857986948 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0857986945 |
| Author: | Belinda Murrell |
| Publisher: | Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Random House Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 2 February 2015 |
| Weight: | 184g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 123mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
”“The Ruby Talisman”possesses all the hallmarks of a classic adventure novel. The action is fast-paced, the characters gutsy, the settings enticing and the danger ever present. Through the many twists and turns, Murrell never loses sight of her aims to entertain and enthrall.” Aleesah Darlison, “Sun Herald””“A gripping thrill ride … Mix together a collection of French vocab, a cast of loveable characters, a dash of history, several dangerous encounters and some time travelling adventure, and you have Belinda Murrell s”The Ruby Talisman.” This novel was a joy to read, as it takes you on a journey to the past.” sassisamblog.com”“Imaginative readers interested in fashion, beauty and history will be drawn in by”The Ruby Talisman”set during the French Revolution … This is like a girls own adventure for Tilly, who gets to do exciting things, such as ride a horse, sword fight, steer a barge and set sail with smugglers.” Clare Kennedy, “Viewpoint””
About The Author
Belinda Murrell
At about the age of eight, Belinda Murrell began writing stirring tales of adventure, mystery and magic in hand-illustrated exercise books. As an adult, she combined two of her great loves - writing and travelling the world - and worked as a travel writer, journalist and public relations consultant. Now, inspired by her own three children, Belinda is an award-winning, internationally published children’s author with a history of writing in her family that spans over 200 years. She has written more than 35 books including The Sun Sword trilogy and her time-slip adventures, The Locket of Dreams, The Ruby Talisman, The Ivory Rose, The Forgotten Pearl, The River Charm, The Sequin Star, and The Lost Sapphire. For younger readers Belinda has her popular Lulu Bell and Pippa’s Island series. Her latest book is The Golden Tower, a timeslip/fantasy set in a magical Italian Renaissance inspired world. Belinda lives in Manly in a gorgeous old house overlooking the sea with her husband Rob, her three beautiful children - Nick, Emily and Lachlan - and her dog Rosie. She is an Author Ambassador for Room to Read and Books in Homes.
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