Wander through a collection of early prose romances and poems that mark the birth of the Pre-Raphaelite literary aesthetic. The title story is a medieval fantasy of vengeance, memory, and the haunting beauty of a desolate landscape, exploring the blurred lines between the real and the supernatural. Rich with heraldic imagery and intense emotional color, these tales prioritize mood and atmosphere over traditional plotting. It is a captivating entry point into the author's lifelong obsession with the Middle Ages and the nature of beauty.