Ruby

De: V. C. Andrews

Narrado por: Carly Robins

An innocent bayou girl lost to New Orleans. One of the most popular storytellers of all time, V.C. Andrews (Flowers in the Attic, My Sweet Audrina) layers psychological suspense with sheer terror in this provocative first book of the classic Landry Family series.

Even in the heart of the bayou, innocence can’t last forever....

The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as sad and solemn as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for what she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise, especially when her attraction to handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a wonderful love affair. But Paul’s wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmere urges Ruby to focus on her dream of becoming a great painter.

An uncertain future looms....

A shocking scheme of blackmail and deception comes to light when Ruby sees her father for the first time in a faded photograph. Stunned and devastated when Grandmere dies soon after, she is left to seek out an explanation on her own. Finding her father in his massive New Orleans mansion, Ruby is quickly subjected to his world of lies, torment...and madness. Still, she clings to her memories of Paul - for only true love might be able to save her now.

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Keeps your attention

Great story. Loved the family history, I don’t like the familial intimacy. The main character Ruby is infuriating with how trusting and stupid she is at times. She’d really get on my nerves with choices she’d make and giving in to all the peer pressures.

One of the BEST V C Andrews series

If have enjoyed any of Andrew’s other works the Ruby (Landrys) series is an absolute MUST. I usually on use audible in the car but with this series I literally went out and got a Bluetooth speaker to play while I was doing laundry, cleaning or even just sitting around!

Fun listen!

Great story if you are into VC Andrews. Easy to listen to and colorful characters to keep your interest.

Narrator was terrible. Loved book!!

This book was right up my alley. Cajun blood, evil twin sisters, voo doo magic. I'll be getting every title in the series. The author is a very fun story teller. The narrator can not voice act and she shouldn't have tried. She made everyone except ruby sound elderly instead of like a refined creole. She emphasized the wrong part of the sentence ALOT. IT BUGGED ME. Story was good enough to make up for it.

Typical VVAndrews

This is the third series of books I have listened to and I have not been disappointed.

A good family book.

this book is about a set of twins that are separated at birth. they are raised very different. the one twin even live near their half brother. she loses her grand mere and then sets off to find her father.

incest sprinkles

great story, etc.

just tickled cuz I was totally into the Flowers In the Attic series & reading this I'm like of course there's a little sibling love in this thing😅

Ruby Shines

A great story that captures you right away. And the PERFECT narrator that plays all of the parts perfectly. A rare combination!

flawless, and beautifully narrated

the narrator has a lovely voice, and manages to take on different characters so well!

Best Series Ever

This series is amazing! I recommend to anyone who likes a good story. I have read the books several times, watched the movies in Lifetime, and was so excited to see them on Audible! They will not disappoint if you are looking for a good story. The narrator is awesome!!