At The Door Of The Gate (1916) - Forrest Reid - Bog

At The Door Of The Gate is a novel written by Forrest Reid and published in 1916. The story is set in Ireland and follows the life of a young boy named Tom Barber. Tom is an imaginative and sensitive child who often feels out of place in his small village. He spends his days exploring the countryside and dreaming of adventure.One day, Tom meets a mysterious stranger named Mr. Gilmore, who takes an interest in the boy and offers to teach him about the world beyond his village. As Tom grows older, he becomes more and more fascinated by Mr. Gilmore's stories and begins to see him as a father figure.However, as Tom grows older, he begins to realize that Mr. Gilmore is not who he seems. He discovers that Mr. Gilmore has a dark past and is being hunted by the authorities. Tom is torn between his loyalty to Mr. Gilmore and his duty to do what is right.At The Door Of The Gate is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and morality. It is a poignant and beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Ireland and the struggles of its people.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.