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Berta Ruck
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Portrait of Berta Ruck by Walter Stoneman, circa 1916
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| Born | Amy Roberta Ruck 2 August 1878 Murree, Punjab, British India (now Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Died | 11 August 1978 (aged 100) Aberdyfi, Wales |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1905–1972 |
| Genre | Romance |
| Spouse | (George) Oliver Onions |
| Children | 2 |
Amy Roberta (Berta) Ruck (born August 2, 1878, died August 11, 1978) was a very busy Welsh writer. She wrote more than 90 romance novels between 1905 and 1972. She also wrote short stories, an autobiography, and two books about her life.
Berta Ruck was born in British India. After she married, her name became Mrs. Oliver Onions. Later, her husband changed his name, and she became Amy Oliver.
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Berta Ruck's Early Life
Where Berta Ruck Grew Up
Amy Roberta Ruck was born on August 2, 1878. Her birthplace was Murree, in a region called Punjab in British India. She was one of eight children. Her parents were Eleanor D'Arcy and Colonel Arthur Ashley Ruck. Her father was an officer in the British army.
Berta Ruck's Education
Later, her family moved to Wales. Berta went to school at St Winifred's School in Bangor. She then studied art at the Slade School of Fine Art. She even won a scholarship to help pay for her studies. After that, she continued her art education in Paris at the Académie Colarossi.
Berta Ruck had a famous cousin. This was Bernard Darwin, who wrote about golf. He was also the grandchild of the famous scientist Charles Darwin.
Berta Ruck's Family Life
Berta Ruck's Marriage
In 1909, Berta Ruck married another novelist. His name was (George) Oliver Onions. He lived from 1873 to 1961. They had two sons together. Their sons were named Arthur, born in 1912, and William, born in 1913.
In 1918, Berta's husband legally changed his name to George Oliver. However, he kept writing books under his old name, Oliver Onions.
Later Years in Wales
In 1939, Berta and her husband left London. They moved to a town in Wales called Aberdyfi. Berta Ruck became a widow in 1961 when her husband passed away.
In the 1970s, the BBC interviewed Berta Ruck. She talked about what life was like during the Victorian era. She died in Aberdyfi on August 11, 1978. This was just nine days after her 100th birthday.
Many of Berta Ruck's letters and original writings are kept safe. You can find them at the National Library of Wales.
Berta Ruck's Writing Career
Berta Ruck started writing short stories in 1905. She also wrote longer stories that appeared in magazines. Her first full novel was called His Official Fiancée. It was published in 1914.
This book was so popular that it was made into two movies. The first was a silent film in 1919. It was directed by Robert G. Vignola. The second movie was a Swedish film from 1944. It was called Hans officiella fästmö and directed by Nils Jerring.
