Classic Love Stories

Keeper of the Door

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  • 1915 first published
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Keeper of the Door is a 1915 classic romance novel by Ethel M. Dell.

A free LibriVox audiobook (18 h 17 min) is available.

About Keeper of the Door

"The Keeper of the Door" is a heartwarming and deeply emotional tale. Ethel Dell's rich storytelling, her vividly drawn characters, and her ability to weave themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption are what makes her novels enduring classics. The story revolves around Olga Ratcliffe, a charming and strong-willed woman, and Nick Ratcliffe, her uncle, who is deeply devoted to her. Their close bond sets the stage for a narrative filled with emotional challenges and moral dilemmas. Max Wyndham, the primary love interest is a brilliant surgeon with a reserved demeanor but a passionate side. Major Hunt-Goring is the villain who will stop at nothing including blackmail to force Olga to marry him and even using her beautiful best friend Violet to attain his end. The story begins in rural England but eventually takes us to India where Nick is sent on a six-month military assignment amidst political unrest. - Summary by Celine Major
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Keeper of the Door — LibriVox recording, 18 h 17 min in 33 sections.

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Who wrote Keeper of the Door?

Keeper of the Door was written by Ethel M. Dell and first published in 1915.

What genre is Keeper of the Door?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of Keeper of the Door?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 18 h 17 min.

What books are similar to Keeper of the Door?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Gatsby, A Farewell to Arms and Le fantôme de l'opéra.

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