
THE KEEPER OF THE DOOR
BY ETHEL M. DELL
I DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF ONE WHO WAITS BEYOND THE DOOR FOR THOSE HE LOVES
CHAPTER II - THE ALLY
CHAPTER III - THE OBSTACLE
CHAPTER IV - THE SETTING OF THE WATCH
CHAPTER V - THE CHAPERON
CHAPTER VI - THE PAIN-KILLER
CHAPTER VII - THE PUZZLE
CHAPTER VIII - THE ELASTIC BOND
A gifted but physically scarred young man—missing an arm from a distant adventure—finds himself both admired and resented by those around him. In the opening scenes, his cousin Olga and the witty Nick spar over his peculiar habits, hinting at a restless intellect that refuses to settle into ordinary life. Their banter reveals a household where sharp tongues and subtle rivalries mask deeper mysteries.
When the enigmatic “door” that the title alludes to enters the picture, the protagonist is drawn into a role that may demand more than his cleverness can provide. As he navigates expectations, family dynamics, and his own restless genius, the story teeters between humor and tension, promising a thoughtful exploration of talent, isolation, and the unseen thresholds we all must face.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (916K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-02-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1939
A hugely popular British romance writer in the early 20th century, she built a large readership with emotional, fast-moving novels that critics often dismissed but readers eagerly embraced. Her breakthrough book, The Way of an Eagle, helped launch a career that lasted from 1911 until her death in 1939.
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