Ruby Red

Kerstin Gier

May 2011 · The Ruby Red Trilogy Book 1 · Sold by Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

About this ebook

Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era!
Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth date to ward off suspicion about her ability, brush up on her history, and work with Gideon—the time traveler from a similarly gifted family that passes the gene through its male line, and whose presence becomes, in time, less insufferable and more essential. Together, Gwyneth and Gideon journey through time to discover who, in the 18th century and in contemporary London, they can trust.
Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red is young adult novel full of fantasy and romance.

Ratings and reviews

Great story with the fun of history and the science of time travel. Really enjoyed it. The next two are even better. This one stumbles a bit sometimes over translation issues (the language can be a bit simplistic). But stick it out, like the second Star Wars, and you'll be rewarded with the next two books in the trilogy.

Love time travel novels! The preview was terrific. I started to purchase this book. $9.99 ? No thanks. I don't go over $2.99 and I do NOT BUY PAPER. There are too many great books to read at that price point. BJ

I'm so glad i came across these books. I was a little skeptical at first because I'm not such a fantasy fan but these books have changed my mind. This book is the first in the series of three. Gwenyth - the main character has such a great personality. The series was honestly the best i've ever read. I love that the characters can travel back in time (of course the ones that have it) and the romance between Gwenyth and Giddeon is just perfect. I read the whole series in three days. My teacher at one point had to take it away because i wasnt paying attention and instead reading. I honestly can't explain how much i love the series.

About the author

Kerstin Gier is the bestselling author of the Ruby Red trilogy, as well as several popular novels for adults. She lives in Germany.

Anthea Bell is the foremost translator of German literature in the world. And she thinks Ruby Red is just "charming"!