Gilead Balm, knight errant : His adventures in search of the truth by Capes

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Author Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918
Illustrator Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916
Title Gilead Balm, knight errant : His adventures in search of the truth
Original Publication Canada: THE COPP CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED, 1911.
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The quest of the sleeping beauty -- The quest of the empty house -- The quest of the dog -- The quest of the marble statuette -- The quest of the rose-ring -- The quest of the wax hand -- The quest of the red-morocco handbag -- The quest of the registered parcel -- The quest of the shadow -- The quest of the veiled woman -- The quest of the obese gentleman.
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Summary "Gilead Balm, Knight Errant: His Adventures in Search of the Truth" by Bernard Capes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the titular character, Gilead Balm, a young and disinterested philanthropist who embarks on various quests in pursuit of emotional truths and mysteries, driven by his romantic ideals about benevolence and moral integrity. The novel explores themes of social justice and the complexities of human behavior as Gilead navigates through a series of intriguing cases inspired by personal ads. The opening of the novel introduces Gilead Balm, a charming and sympathetic young clerk who works for the Charity Commissioners. Despite his modest salary and background as an orphan, Gilead yearns for a life filled with purpose beyond his mundane job, finding excitement in the emotional appeals he encounters in the Agony Column of the "Daily Post". His first significant adventure unfolds when he responds to an ad that hints at a mysterious lady, Vera Halifax, experiencing persecution. Gilead’s intuitive nature draws him into her plight, setting the stage for engaging encounters that intertwine personal sacrifice, romantic intrigue, and the ongoing quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories, English
Subject English fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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