Ruck, Berta
Entry updated 28 November 2022. Tagged: Author.
(1878-1978) Indian-born author, in UK from an early age, married to Oliver Onions from 1909 until his death [see The Encyclopedia of Fantasy under links below]; of some interest for stories published in various collections such as The Post-War Girl and Other Stories (coll 1922), A Wish a Day (coll 1956) and Sherry and Ghosts (coll 1961). Of more direct sf interest is The Immortal Girl (1925), whose 45-year old protagonist takes a Drug that rejuvenates her – Serge Voronoff's monkey gland treatment is mentioned – but at too great a cost, as the men she desires are repelled by any knowledge of her true age and potential Immortality. [JC]
Amy Roberta Ruck
born Murree, Punjab, India: 2 August 1878
died Aberdyfi, Wales: 11 August 1978
works
- The Immortal Girl (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1925) [hb/uncredited]
collections
- The Post-War Girl and Other Stories (London: Hutchinson and Company, 1922) [coll: hb/]
- A Wish a Day (London: Hutchinson, 1956) [coll: hb/]
- Sherry and Ghosts (London: Hurst and Blackett, 1961) [coll: hb/]
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