A Splendid Ruin In A Splendid Ruin, destitute May Kimble travels to San Francisco to start a new life with her wealthy aunt. As she adjusts to her lavish surroundings, May notices that there might be more to the Sullivan mansion and its inhabitants than meets the eye. Suddenly, San Francisco is devastated by a massive earthquake, and May must both survive and endure what comes next. This novel by Megan Chance is another excellent interpretation of classic American history. Image Source: amazon.com