Ruth Enright
Ruth Enright was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. She lives in Manchester, England with her family and works in local government. She has had four novels published with Blossom Spring Publishing and hopes to write more.
LATEST PUBLISHING NEWS!
If you enjoyed 'Button Box' please join Baxter and Susan again in my sequel, ' Button Box Rascals and Revenge' published July 2024 for another time slip novel between modern day and the murky world of Victorian London, where they meet with characters new and old for more escapades. For readers age ten and upwards.
My third novel 'Clarionettes' was published by Blossom Spring on 8th August 2023. A historical novel for adults set in 1896, Halifax, West Yorkshire, it follows the lives and loves of a group of young people from very different backgrounds who meet in the new 'Clarion Club' cycling movement. For women in particular, cycling was a liberating revelation, enabling them to mix as they never could before. It was highly disapproved of by polite society. The group meet as rebels, workers and artists who become conflicted allies, enjoying new times as friends and lovers while facing danger, heartbreak and loss. A single act has unlooked for consequences for those inside and outside their group. Together, they will find futures they could never have imagined.
My second novel 'Button Box' came out on19th July 2022. It is a magical children's time travel story, moving from the modern day to 1850s Victorian London. It can be ordered in paperback and e-book now.
I am delighted to share that on 5th January 2023 my new year started with becoming an award winner! 'Button Box' has won the Chill Premier Reader Award! It is only honoured to books that receive exceptional high evaluations from Chill Readers. Button Box has also been nominated for book of the month.
Read some of what readers said:
Reader 1
The author has created a wonderful adventure that takes the reader to the grimy and frightening street of Victorian London. Whilst the story is dual time, the author has concentrated much of the story on the evil happenings in Victorian London. The characters are realistic and well-drawn. The story is clever, descriptive and beautifully written. The book is listed as: Genre: Children's Historical Action & Adventure. It certainly is full of historical action and adventure and whilst the main characters are two young children, there are plenty of adults who share the role as stars in the book. For me, I feel, Button Box is just as appealing to adults. I note on Amazon it suggests readers are aged between 10 – 18. I think I would be inclined to say, suitable for all readers over 10. The ending in Victorian London was perfect.
Reader 2
Brilliant! I loved everything about this book. In fact, it is definitely one of my favourites of the year. It is beautifully written, interesting storyline, and the colloquial dialogue is absolutely spot-on. The parallels between Susan’s modern world and imaginary are poignant. And I felt every bit of her emotions. The idea of the button box is precious. I look forward to reading another book from this author – excellent writing. Thank you.
Reader 3
'I absolutely loved this book! It's so different and unique, the writing is beautifully done. The details and information about the historical side were outstanding and the author must have put so much into this. I adore Victorian history especially the London side to it. It really is a clever story and I will have to get a physical copy to put on my children's book shelf.'
'Seahaven' , my first book, published in September 2021, has eleven top star reviews! It is a historical adventure which engages its readers in an exciting story with strong characters in an atmospheric setting.
I'm thrilled to share that 'Seahaven' won a prestigious Chill with A Book Premier Readers' Award in June 2023, only honoured to books that receive exceptional high evaluations from readers.
'Wonderful book! I absolutely loved it. It is beautifully written and in just the perfect way to be wholly absorbed in it. Ms Enright's style is like that of the classics: interesting characters, human interest and sensitivities; and a captivating storyline with twist and turns. Really well done. Congratulations on a thoroughly enjoyable book! I look forward to reading more from this author.'
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