The Ivory Gate, a new edition

Name: The Ivory Gate, a new edition
Author: Walter Besant

By Walter Besant

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The narrative opens when a solicitor inspecting his accounts finds a cheque for 720 pounds payable to Edmund Gray that he cannot recall issuing. That unexplained payment triggers an inquiry into memory, identity, and a neurological condition hinted as central to events. As the plot unfolds, hidden pasts and mistaken identities emerge, leading to mysterious discoveries, family confrontations, legal complications, and the gradual unravelling of a web involving accomplices, a spectral sighting, and a final confession that resolves disputed loyalties and the true origins of the strange payment.

About the Author

Walter Besant

Walter Besant was a British novelist and historian, known for his vivid portrayals of London and its social conditions. His works often explore themes of social reform and the lives of the working class. Among his notable titles is "All Sorts and Conditions of Men: An Impossible Story," which critiques the disparities of Victorian society. Besant's writing is characterized by a blend of fiction and social commentary, making significant contributions to the literary heritage of the late 19th century. He was also involved in various philanthropic efforts and was a prominent figure in the promotion of literature and the arts.