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“I envied Lesley her unshakable optimism. She always looked on the bright side of things. If they Had a bright side.”

Quote by Kerstin Gier

Work

Ruby Red

Ruby Red is a fantasy novel that follows the adventures of a young woman who learns she is part of a group of time travelers. Set in a world where history is manipulated, the novel explores themes of destiny, love, and the consequences of altering the past. more

Author

Kerstin Gier
Kerstin Gier

Kerstin Gier is a German author renowned for her young adult fantasy novels, particularly the 'Time Traveler' series. Born in 1966, she graduated from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich with a degree in German literature. more

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