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 Landry Series - Virginia Andrews in general
 Landry Series - Virginia Andrews in general ... titles...RubyPearl in the MistAll That GlittersNewest Review: ... of ‘Ruby’, ‘Pearl in the Mist’, ‘All That Glitters’ and Hidden Jewel’. Then there is the customary prequel called ‘Tarnished Gold’. They contain the usual aspects- hidden family secrets, incest, rags to riches and tragedy. The series is set in Louisiana- in the bayou and New Orleans. Ruby’s mother died in childbirth and she is ... more ... brought up by her Grandmere. Of course, she falls in love with the one person who is forbidden to her. Before her Grandmere dies Ruby finds out that she has a very rich father in New Orleans and a twin sister, who know nothing about her. Ruby is reunited wi...more |
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Landry Series - Virginia Andrews in general: The Landry Series (Ruby) (298 words)
by ness - written on 17.09.00 (Very useful, 97 readings)
Rating:
I have thoroughly enjoyed all the Virginia Andrews books that I have read, but I always leave a big gap in between series. This is for two reasons. One is that the stories all follow very similar themes, even though they are all very individual. The other is that I can’t put them down once I have started them! The Landry series has not disappointed me. The series consists of ‘Ruby’, ‘Pearl in the Mist’, ‘All That Glitters’ and Hidden Jewel’. Then there is the customary prequel called ‘Tarnished Gold’. They contain the usual aspects- hidden family secrets, incest, rags to riches and tragedy. The ...
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