Publisher's Synopsis
The Chase of the Ruby is a classic adventure novel written by Richard Marsh and first published in 1900. The story follows the exploits of a young man named Jack Vernon who becomes embroiled in a dangerous quest to recover a valuable ruby stolen from his father's estate. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Zita, a ruthless criminal mastermind named Raffles, and a band of fierce pirates.As Jack and his companions race across the globe in pursuit of the ruby, they face countless obstacles and dangers, from treacherous seas to deadly traps and ambushes. Along the way, they must use all their wits and skills to outsmart their enemies and stay one step ahead of the competition.The Chase of the Ruby is a thrilling adventure tale filled with action, suspense, and intrigue. Marsh's vivid descriptions of exotic locales and high-stakes action scenes make for a gripping read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
