The Ruinous Face

The Ruinous Face is a novel written by Maurice Hewlett. The story is set in the medieval era of England and revolves around the life of a young knight named Richard Yaverland. Richard is an ambitious and talented knight who dreams of becoming a great warrior and earning fame and fortune. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Joan. Joan is already married to a lord and their love affair is forbidden. Richard's obsession with Joan leads him to commit a series of crimes which ultimately lead to his downfall.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, betrayal, and redemption. It also provides a vivid portrayal of medieval England, its customs, and its people. The Ruinous Face is a gripping and engaging tale that will keep readers hooked until the very end. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and tales of chivalry and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.