The Keeper of the Door, Vol. 1

Ethel M. Dell, a prolific British romance novelist, crafted over 30 novels and numerous short stories from 1911 to 1939, often set against the backdrop of the British Raj and colonial territories. Born into a middle-class family in London, she began writing at a young age, with many of her works featured in popular magazines. Her writing, characterized by its romantic and at times risqué themes, drew attention for its frequent use of passionate language, leading her cousins to humorously track her word choices.