The Five-Barred Gate (1916)

The Five-Barred Gate is a novel written by British author Ernest Temple Thurston and was first published in 1916. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the life of a young girl named Margaret who is sent to live with her uncle and aunt after her father passes away. Margaret's uncle is a wealthy landowner who has a reputation for being cold and distant towards his family and the people who work on his land.As Margaret settles into her new life, she begins to uncover secrets about her family's past and the people who live in the surrounding villages. She also becomes drawn to a young man named John who works on her uncle's farm and who has a mysterious past of his own.As the story unfolds, Margaret finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger, as she tries to uncover the truth about her family's past and the people who are trying to harm them. Along the way, she learns about love, loyalty, and the power of forgiveness.The Five-Barred Gate is a classic tale of romance, mystery, and suspense, set against the backdrop of the English countryside. It is a timeless story that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds, and is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery or a heartwarming romance.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.