The Guest At The Gate

""The Guest At The Gate"" is a novel written by Edith M. Thomas. The story is set in the late 19th century in a small New England town. The main character, a young woman named Sylvia, is forced to leave her home and move to the town after her father's death. She is taken in by her aunt and uncle, who are wealthy and influential members of the community. Sylvia is initially welcomed into the town and becomes friends with many of the locals. However, she soon discovers that there is a dark side to the town, and that her aunt and uncle are not as kind as they seem. As she delves deeper into the town's secrets, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy her and those she cares about. The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, and the consequences of keeping secrets. It also addresses the social and economic issues of the time, including the divide between the wealthy and the working class. Overall, ""The Guest At The Gate"" is a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.