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The Ruby in the Smoke (2006)
Director: Brian Percival
Cast: Billie Piper, Matt Smith, Julie Walters, JJ Feild
Runtime95 min
Rating12
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Sally Lockhart has struck a man dead with just three words, sent to her in a message from her father just before he drowned in the South China Seas. But unfortunately, Sally has no idea what the words The Seven Blessings mean. Before long, she is drawn into a mystery filled with opium, secrets from her own past and, at the heart of it all, the Ruby of Agrapur.
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Fans of mystery and historical drama will particularly enjoy this 2006 film directed by Brian Percival, which blends elements of crime and intrigue with a rich period setting and compelling performances from leads Billie Piper and Matt Smith.
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The Ruby in the Smoke is a mystery novel for young adults by the English author Philip Pullman published in 1985. The story is set in the Victorian era, where 16-year-old Sally Lockhart discovers the reason of her father's mysterious death.
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