If you looked into the mirror of your soul, would you like what you saw? What if the mirror was represented by another person? Lucy is a modern Irish girl who has everything, a nice home and a loving family. On top of that, she is an outstanding student. But when she doesn't win the coveted prize for the best composition in her class, Lucy is devastated. Assuming she was going to win, because she had won before, Lucy is bitter, angry and nasty to her best friend when she wins the prize, clearly revealing that Lucy is one very spoiled child. Not for long, however. Her grandmother gives her a magical ruby ring for her 11th birthday, changing her life dramatically and her attitude toward others when she sees her own disagreeable traits in another. When Lucy is transported back into time and becomes a servant, she soon finds out how comfy modern living is and what a blessing it is to have parents. But how can she return home? She has lost the magical ruby ring. Will she find it or will someone else, locking her in the past forever? In journeying back into Irish history, the reader witnesses a first hand account of the turbulent years leading up to Ireland's independence, the inner workings of a manor, and the extreme poverty and abuse of the poor by the rich land owners. The Secret of the Ruby Ring offers a fascinating look at Irish history, while teaching the importance of gratitude, a fun read that educates in the process.