The Ruby Ring : A Novel (Paperback)

from mzonderm

Very little about this book rings true. Which is a shame, because it's a good story, but nearly every scene seems contrived and forced. A few of the scenes that actually deal with art and painting are better than others, but there are too few of those scenes. Once Raphael and Margherita get toget...

from DeltaQueen50

The Ruby Ring by Diane Haeger is the story of Margherita Luti, a bakers daughter, and Raphael Sanzio, the influential and popular artist. The book opens in 1514 as these two meet on a Roman street and he becomes convinced that she is the model that he has been looking for. At first resistant to t...

from DeltaQueen50

The Ruby Ring by Diane Haeger is the story of Margherita Luti, a bakers daughter, and Raphael Sanzio, the influential and popular artist. The book opens in 1514 as these two meet on a Roman street and he becomes convinced that she is the model that he has been looking for. At first resistant to t...

from Ames3473

Ok, now that I am done I must admit it was a good read! I had to give it a chance! This is historical fiction, based on the life of the painter Raphael. It's about his forbidden love affair with the woman he loved & could never be with. Sad story!

from scarpettajunkie

The Ruby Ring is a very satisfying read. The ending will make you think about it long after it is on the shelf. Historical fiction does not have to be dull. It would be helpful to have an art dictionary nearby but does not diminish the story if you don't. Raphael is given flesh and Mahgherita sta...