Martha goes to her first dance, and is bitterly disappointed. When she discovers that the ruby ring she received on her birthday can grant wishes, she makes hers - to go to a truly magnificent ball! The wish is granted but she finds herself back in the Ireland of May 1798. In a vivid tapestry of the life of those days, with its dinners, balls, country visits, and theatre, Martha meets some of the leading personalities of the day. And there is a certain Andrew who is captivated by the charm of the 'cousin' from Donegal. But in the background the storm clouds are of rebellion are gathering. As Martha, torn between two worlds, hesitates to make her wish and go home, events move to a dramatic climax with the arrest of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, leader of the rebellion. That same night, the ruby ring is stolen! Please note this is a second hand book. Format: Paperback Condition: Good used condition, some minor scuffing and age spots. One page corner is torn, but no text is missing.