内容简介：A Face Illumined centers on a young artist who sees a lovely young woman at a concert. He is struck by her beauty in one instant, but is disturbed by her character revealed in the next. The artist seeks to acquaint himself with the girl, in the hope that he can somehow create in her character the beauty that he first saw in her face. He follows her family to their Summer hotel (this sounds like stalking, but it isn't) and then the battle ensues. This is a brilliant work that explores many themes delving into human character. There is a brilliant and poignant segment arguing against suicide. Roe was a minister, and his moving plea for receiving the Saviour is the highlight of the book. What a master!