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Saphirblau

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Pages
362
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Gwen is the last member of a secret society of time travelers, and she's on a mission to find the others. With her friends Lesley and James, plus a gargoyle demon and the mysterious Gideon, she must navigate history. Gideon's fate seems tied to hers, adding a layer of urgency to their quest.

About the author

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Kerstin Gier

Kerstin Gier (born 1966) is a German author of novels for adults and young adults. Her popular young adult novel Rubinrot (Ruby Red) and its two sequels - a series about time travel - as well as her Silber trilogy were translated into English by Anthea Bell. Kerstin Gier has also published books under the pseudonyms Jule Brand or Sophie Bérard. Source: [Kerstin Gier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerstin_Gier) on Wikipedia

Characters

Gwyneth ShepherdProtagonist

The last of the Circle of Twelve's time travelers, searching through history to find the others.

James PimplebottomSupporting

An 18th-century ghost and friend to Gwyneth who coaches her on etiquette for her trips through time.

Gideon de VilliersSupporting

A fellow time traveler whose fate is entwined with Gwyneth's.

Lesley HaySupporting

Gwyneth's best friend, who researches the secret society of time travelers from the outside.

XemeriusSupporting

A gargoyle demon who attaches himself to Gwyneth after catching her kissing Gideon in a church.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is Saphirblau part of a series?

    Yes. Saphirblau (published in English as Sapphire Blue) is the second book in Kerstin Gier's Edelstein-Trilogie (the Ruby Red Trilogy), following Rubinrot (Ruby Red) and preceding Smaragdgrün (Emerald Green).

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