The ruby in the smoke (Sally Lockhart #1)
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
Young Sally Lockhart inherits a mysterious ruby and becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving opium smuggling and murder in Victorian London.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are some suggestive situations and romantic undertones.
The story includes murder, threats, and violent confrontations.
There is some mild profanity used by characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Some scenes are suspenseful and potentially frightening.
The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story depicts a morally ambiguous world, but not overtly anti-Christian.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSally displays significant courage and resourcefulness in dangerous situations.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is shown.
There are hints of romance, but not central self-giving love.
Justice is sought, but explicit themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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