Ruby Chadwick - Softcover

1887 - Ruby Chadwick is a bright and strong-willed ten-year-old, never happier than when playing with her two brothers in the noisy streets outside her father's East End pub. When an accident caused by her own disobedience has tragic results, Ruby needs all her courage to cope with her disability...
And after a move to respectable Brixton, the older Ruby's rebellious spirit is stifled by her protective family. She yearns for independence and love. Both seem within her grasp when she is offered a job as companion to across-grained old lady, who also employs a charming Irishman. But can Ruby defy her family to lead her own life and make her own choices whatever the cost?