{"product_id":"the-gates-ajar-hardcover-1","title":"The Gates Ajar - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Stuary Phelps\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter receiving news that her closest brother has been shot and killed while fighting in the Civil War, Mary Cabot is distraught. Having lost the majority of her family, Mary is left feeling alone and helpless. She seeks solace in the church, her neighbors, and friends, but is unable to find the comfort she needs. Becoming more reserved and losing her faith, Mary is relieved when her widowed aunt, Winnifred, and young cousin from Kansas decide to visit her in Massachusetts. As the women strengthen their bond and share conversations on their trauma, Winniefred offers a new perspective, describing her understanding and vision of heaven. Despite its divergence from the traditional Christian idea of the afterlife, Mary begins to heal, unaware that more hardships are around the corner. First published over one-hundred and fifty years ago in 1868, \u003ci\u003eThe Gates Ajar\u003c\/i\u003e established author Elizabeth Stuart Phelps' career, earning her fame and recognition for her emotional and reflective spiritualist novel. Inspired by her own experience of losing loved one to the Civil War, Phelps wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Gates Ajar\u003c\/i\u003e to assuage the pain of death in ways the Christian church was not providing. Quickly rising to fame, \u003ci\u003eThe Gates Ajar\u003c\/i\u003e sold thousands of copies and inspired a new vision of heaven that really resonated with its audience, leading to references in music, literature, and even floral arrangements. With sympathetic characters, a relatable plot, and gorgeous imagery, \u003ci\u003eThe Gates Ajar\u003c\/i\u003e remains to stimulate modern readers and addresses timeless topics that remain approachable and relevant. This edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Gates Ajar\u003c\/i\u003e by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps features an eye-catching new cover design and is presented in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring \u003ci\u003eThe Gates Ajar\u003c\/i\u003e to modern standards while preserving the original intelligence and impact of Elizabeth Stuart Phelps' work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter the traumatic death of her dear brother, Mary struggles to find solace, and slowly begins to lose her faith, until a relative offers a new perspective. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Gates Ajar\u003c\/i\u003e by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps was the second best-selling religious novel of the 19th century. Selling thousands of copies in multiple countries, this spiritualist novel inspired a new perception of the Christian afterlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253027848441,"sku":"9781513133188","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/MTdDM2szMWxPbzdJTWxtdkFQa3Bhdz09_f52bbc17-63be-49ef-8dbf-f5c4ad0152f1.webp?v=1768694119","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-gates-ajar-hardcover-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}