02227cam a22003373u 4500 40349 UtSlPG 20260610133925.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Marsh, Richard, 1857-1915 The Chase of the Ruby Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-07-27 Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (Oxford University) "The Chase of the Ruby" by Richard Marsh is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Guy Holland, who is thrust into a peculiar situation following the death of his uncle, George Burton. With a will that hinges on the retrieval of a ruby signet ring from an actress named May Bewicke, Guy must navigate a web of intrigue, personal relationships, and unexpected complications. At the start of the tale, Guy Holland receives an unexpected letter notifying him of his uncle's death, leading him back to London from Africa and unraveling a haunting vision he believes was linked to his uncle's demise. As he meets with Letty, his betrothed, he confesses to a strange connection with his uncle's fate. The narrative quickly evolves with Guy learning that his inheritance is contingent on reclaiming a ring from an old flame, Miss Bewicke, which sparks tension between him and his fiancé. The opening sets the stage for a gripping chase through personal rivalries, unfulfilled romances, and moral dilemmas that challenge Guy's character as he embarks on a quest that may ultimately put him at odds with his own values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Cousins -- Fiction Adventure stories Rubies -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40349 81188 81188