The novel follows the story of a young man named John who lives in a small town surrounded by a dense forest. One day, while out walking, he stumbles upon a mysterious gate that appears to be invisible to everyone else. Curiosity gets the better of him, and he decides to open the gate, revealing a world beyond the forest. However, he soon realizes that this new world is not as welcoming as he had hoped, and he must navigate its dangers to find a way back home.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance