Publisher's Synopsis
The Ruby of Kishmoor is a novel written by Howard Pyle. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the adventures of Sir John Chandos, a young English knight who is sent to the kingdom of Kishmoor to retrieve a valuable ruby that was stolen from the English crown. The ruby is believed to have magical powers and whoever possesses it is said to have control over the fate of the kingdom.Sir John Chandos sets out on a perilous journey to Kishmoor, facing many obstacles and challenges along the way. He encounters treacherous enemies, including a notorious pirate and a powerful sorcerer, who seek to thwart his mission and claim the ruby for themselves. As he delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the ruby, Sir John discovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to engulf him. He also falls in love with the beautiful Princess Rosamund, who is the rightful heir to the throne of Kishmoor but has been forced into hiding by her wicked uncle, the Regent of Kishmoor.With the help of his loyal companions, Sir John must fight against all odds to reclaim the ruby and restore Princess Rosamund to her rightful place as the ruler of Kishmoor. The Ruby of Kishmoor is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, magic, and suspense, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.Finding himself once more in the open street, Jonathan Rugg stood for a while in the moonlight, endeavoring to compose his mind into somewhat of that sobriety that was habitual with him; for, indeed, he was not a little excited by the unexpected incidents that had just befallen him. From this effort at composure he was aroused by observing that a little gentleman clad all in black had stopped at a little distance away and was looking very intently at him.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.