Helpful Score: 2
Great story. Good character development.
Helpful Score: 1
The beginning of the Landry series, this book is one of the best by the author that I've read. As twisted as most books written by Andrews, this one also hits close to the heart at times-a good read, with a bit of mature content.
The Landry series is a great read. Of course...read them in order. I couldn't put any of these books down.
A good read, but not my favorite of Andrews' series. Worth reading though.
Another great tale from V.C. Andrews.
V.C.Andrews does it again! You will never guess how this Cajun tale ends?!?
In the heart of the Bayou, Ruby Landry lives with her guardian, Granddmere Catherine who is a Cajun spiritual healer and her drunken outcast Grandpere Jack. Soon Ruby's attraction to Paul Tate blossoms into love but the wealthy Tate family forbid Paul to associate with a poor Landry. Grandmere urges Ruby to follow her dream of being a painter not realizing how close Ruby was to an uncertain future.
After seeing a faded picture of her mysterious father, Ruby learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail. After Grandmere dies, Ruby is left to seek her father, in his vast New Orleans mansion, on her own. In a house of lies, madness and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive.
After seeing a faded picture of her mysterious father, Ruby learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail. After Grandmere dies, Ruby is left to seek her father, in his vast New Orleans mansion, on her own. In a house of lies, madness and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive.
In a faded photograph, Ruby glannes the image of her father-and learns of a shameful deception and shocking scheme of black mail that must come to light.
Stunned by these revelations, she is devasted when Grand Mere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, is a house of lies, maddenessl, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their can save her now...
Stunned by these revelations, she is devasted when Grand Mere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, is a house of lies, maddenessl, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their can save her now...
First book in the Landry series.
In the heart of the bayou, Ruby Landry lives a simple, happy life. But innocence can't last forever...
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmère Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken, outcast Grandpèrb Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmère urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, foreseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms....
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father -- and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmère dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now....
In the heart of the bayou, Ruby Landry lives a simple, happy life. But innocence can't last forever...
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmère Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken, outcast Grandpèrb Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmère urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, foreseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms....
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father -- and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmère dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now....
The debut of a brilliant new series.In the heart of the bayou, Ruby Landry lives a simple, happy life. But innocence can't last forever.
If you like VC Andrews then this one beginning to another wonderful series that you don't want to miss. Set In New Orleans - great descriptions of the areas!
First book in the Landry series
Good for the young who like mystery and a little romance.
1st in Landry series
I really enjoyed reading this book, but found it hard to find the next books in the Landry series.. and then I forgot about it until now -when I found the book to post here!
In the heart of the Bayou Ruby Landry has the perfect life. But it can't last forever can it? Book 1 of 4
Good, a bit different than VC Andrews other books (nice change).
Excellent!
I remember reading this book in one day when I was in High School, and I still remember it vividly. It is my favorite of ALL V.C. Andrews books, and will keep you captivated until the end! I especially love the Bayou setting, and the way it's described it makes you feel like you're there!
"The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are he loving guardian, Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken outcast Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmere urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, foreseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with the riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms....
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father - and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now..."
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father - and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now..."
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drinken, outcast Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is gratful for all she has. Her life filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Pauls wealty parents frobid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmere urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, froeseeing a time when ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms...In a faded photograph, Ruby climpses for the first time the image of her father-and learns of a shameful deception and a shcking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Pual to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now....
Landry Series Book #1
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmère Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken, outcast Grandpèrb Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmère urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, foreseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms....
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father -- and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmère dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmère Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken, outcast Grandpèrb Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmère urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, foreseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms....
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father -- and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmère dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmere Catherine, A cajun spiritual healer, and her drunkenm outcast Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing though the spanish moss, she is greatful. When she meets Paul Tate.
Very enjoyable book. Does Bk. 1 mean that there are follow-ups to this part? I'd love to find out how Ruby's life turned out in later years.
slightly worn-looking
IN THE HEART OF THE BAYOU, RUBY LANDRY LIVES A SIMPLE, HAPPY LIFE, BUT 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, outcast Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes he feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmere urgers her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, forseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannoth know how close that uncertain future looms...
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father--and learns of a shameful deception and a schocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devasted when Grandmere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orlean's mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now...
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken, outcast Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes he feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmere urgers her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, forseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannoth know how close that uncertain future looms...
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father--and learns of a shameful deception and a schocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devasted when Grandmere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orlean's mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now...
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken, outcast Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmere urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, foreseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms.
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father--and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now...
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father--and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmere dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now...
Came in a box of misc books. So haven't been read
In the heart of the bayou, Ruby Landry lives a simple, happy life. But innocence can't last forever...
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmère Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken, outcast Grandpèrb Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmère urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, foreseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms....
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father -- and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmère dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now....
The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmère Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken, outcast Grandpèrb Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel as mournful as the wind sighing through the Spanish moss, Ruby is grateful for all she has. Her life is filled with hope and promise...especially when her attraction for handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a mysterious, wonderful love. But Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry, and Grandmère urges her to follow her dream of becoming a great painter, foreseeing a time when Ruby will be surrounded with riches in the dazzling city of New Orleans! Yet she cannot know how close that uncertain future looms....
In a faded photograph, Ruby glimpses for the first time the image of her father -- and learns of a shameful deception and a shocking scheme of blackmail that now must come to light. Stunned by these revelations, she is devastated when Grandmère dies, leaving her to seek out her father in his vast New Orleans mansion. There, in a house of lies, madness, and cruel torment, Ruby clings to her memories of Paul to keep her heart alive. For only their love can save her now....
