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The Ruby Slippers

The Ruby Slippers

by KeirAlexander (Author)

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    Hardcover 2014

    $3.25
Synopsis

Old Rosa the bag lady shuffles along the streets of New York, stinking, silent and shunned by man and beast. Time and again her nephew, Michael Marcinkus the grocer, has tried to help - but Rosa remains unknowable, hushed inside her hulk. On the day of the St Patrick's Day Parade, Rosa is in a terrible accident. While she lies in hospital, Mr Marcinkus visits her squalid apartment and unearths something remarkable from the monstrous piles of junk: two glittering ruby slippers, relics of Hollywood history. How on earth does decrepit old Rosa come to own such treasure? And what is to be done with it now? Rosa's 'Ruby Millions' soon become an irresistible beacon for the misplaced hopes and darkest desires of an unforgettable cast of characters. But in the hunger to possess the prize, will anyone stop to learn the incredible story of the woman to whom they once belonged? The Ruby Slippers is a rare and moving fantasia of hidden treasures, forgotten histories, lost connections, and our search for true meaning.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 432
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Corsair
Published: 06 Mar 2014
ISBN 10: 1472108078
ISBN 13: 9781472108074
Book Overview: Bursting with atmosphere, an unforgettable cast of characters, and set against a New York skyline, The Ruby Slippers is a sweeping story of hidden treasures, forgotten histories, lost connections, and the search for true meaning: rich in imagination - read it and feel a million dollars.

Media Reviews
A lively and highly atmospheric story. Image Magazine A remarkable and thought provoking debut novel, which immediately becomes a compulsive read Love Reading The need to find out just a little bit more kept me turning the pages with real enjoyment Jaffa Reads Too Engaging, uplifting and highly satisfying Teacher Reads Very enjoyable and extremely well written. highly recommended Brook Cottage Books Keir Alexander's debut novel has shown mastery over plot and character building The Book Drifter Rather charming and delightful Random Jottings An extremely well-written debut My Reading Corner A remarkable and thought provoking debut novel, which immediately becomes a compulsive read. Written with great eloquence, the tale transports you into an everyday reality filled with exquisite loss and longing. With harrowing memories of the savagery of Nazi Germany, tantalising glimpses into the 1930's film industry and the wonderfully enigmatic Ruby Slippers (which introduce a dusting of glittery optimism); the novel focuses on the very human traits of hope and love. This is a book to cherish, to become friends with; the encounter leaves you thoroughly satisfied and yet still wondering. can the hope of something actually be more magical than the reality of it? Love Reading One fabulous, iconic item is the link that binds together a story that is terribly clever, a little whimsical, but utterly human at its centre. At times very funny, and sometimes very very sad, Keir Alexander is a gifted author who has created a story full of characters who are realistic in their faults and a plot that is ambitious yet very well woven together. Random Things Through My Letterbox This emotionally-charged story from first-time British novelist Alexander had us hooked. Bella
Author Bio
Keir Alexander was once an actor and stage manager before working in film as a writer and director. He is now an English teacher living in Sussex where he plays cricket as often as he can. This is his first novel.