Ruby-Jane Ryan is a hardworking freelance journalist in Christchurch, New Zealand, who is widely traveled in her profession. She has friends who are prone to gossip, and though Ruby-Jane is fond of them, they also annoy the heck out of her. One of them is constantly trying to woo her into ascending new heights with him, preferably in his spa pool. Another stretches their friendship with his complaints as well as his problems with various unsuitable women he finds online. She finally gets moral support and love from a gorgeous Irish occupational therapist she meets during the course of her work. Ruby-Jane’s additional work as an advice columnist written by “Agony Aunt” is kept secret from her gossipy friends. It’s through her column that she’s able to exact a form of revenge on her persistently annoying pals. After all, why should she take advice when she’s the one dishing it out?

Ruby-Jane Ryan is a hardworking and widely travelled freelance journalist in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has friends who are prone to gossip and although Ruby-Jane is fond of them, they also annoy the heck out of her. One of them is constantly trying to woo her, without success, into ascending new spiritual heights with him, preferably in his spa pool. Another stretches their friendship with his complaints as well as his problems with various women he discovers on dating dates online. Additional work for Ruby-Jane is as an advice columnist, written by an 'agony aunt' and who is kept secret from her gossipy friends. It's through her column that she's able to exact a form of revenge on her persistently annoying pals who write to her column, not knowing she is, in fact, 'Aunty Jane'. For relaxation and a good laugh, Ruby-Jane loves to watch old movies, amusing documentaries and old, cheesy ads on TV...

In 'Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work' by L. Frank Baum, readers are taken on a journey through the lives of three young women navigating the challenges of entering the workforce in the early 20th century. Written in Baum's signature charming and whimsical style, the book blends elements of romance, mystery, and social commentary, making it a delightful and engaging read for audiences of all ages. The novel provides a fascinating insight into the evolving role of women in society during a time of great change and progress. The characters are well developed and the plot is both entertaining and thought-provoking, keeping readers captivated until the very end. As one of Baum's lesser-known works, 'Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work' offers a unique perspective on the trials and triumphs of young women in a rapidly modernizing world. Fans of Baum's more famous works such as 'The Wizard of Oz' will appreciate this hidden gem, while new readers will find themselves enchanted by its timeless themes and endearing characters.

Part of the "Aunt Jane's Nieces" series written by Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum (who used the pen name "Edith Van Dyne"), this novel has the girls visiting California and getting a crash course in the ins and outs of movie-making and the pleasures and pitfalls of celebrity.

Written by Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this volume of the Aunt Jane's Nieces series finds the girls dipping their dainty toes into the turbulent waters of party politics. When a cousin announces a run for a seat in the New York state legislature, the nieces drop everything to help out with his campaign -- and learn a lot in the process.