02435cam a22003133u 4500 71112 UtSlPG 20260610134638.0 m cr n 260607r20231867utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Riddell, J. H., Mrs., 1832-1906 Far above rubies (Vol. 1 of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-04 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Far Above Rubies" by Mrs. J. H. Riddell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a rural English landscape, focusing on the life of Arthur Dudley, the squire of Berrie Down Hollow, who struggles with the burdens of his family and property, feeling discontented despite his advantages. The narrative also introduces his devoted wife, Heather, along with various family dynamics that hint at deeper themes of love, disappointment, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel immerses readers in the enchanting countryside leading to Berrie Down Hollow, described with rich, vivid imagery that evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times and the beauty of nature. As the scene shifts to the Dudley household, we meet Arthur Dudley, a man plagued by dissatisfaction and the weight of familial responsibilities, including the care of his younger siblings. His thoughts reveal a resentment towards his circumstances and a longing for a more fulfilling life, despite being burdened by the realities of managing his estate. Mrs. Dudley is depicted as a steadfast and loving presence in the home, embodying the novel’s contrast between inner happiness and external struggles, setting the stage for conflicts that will unravel as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Tinsley Brothers, 1867 Fiction https://archive.org/details/faraboverubiesno01ridd https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71112 111838 111838