Gilead Balm Knight Errant

Name: Gilead Balm Knight Errant
Author: Bernard Capes

The novel follows the story of a man named Gilead Balm, who is on a quest to find his missing brother. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences different cultures and landscapes. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, Gilead remains determined to find his brother and uncover the truth about his disappearance.

By Bernard Capes · First published 1897 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 13 chapters · 86,127 words

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Mr Herbert Nestle, knocking confidently and entering softly, laid the morning's _Daily Post_ before his Chief, who had just entered and was pulling off his gloves.

"Anything especial? " asked Gilead.

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Gilead Balm Knight Errant is listed on Textopian as a novel by Bernard Capes, dated 1897 CE.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Bernard Capes
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Length: 86,127 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 1,951 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Fiction — The book includes an imagined world and characters, falling under the broad category of fiction.
Adventure — The title 'Knight Errant' implies questing and adventure, which fits under the adventure genre.
Fantasy — The inclusion of knights suggests a possible medieval setting or elements of fantasy.
Historical Fiction — If the book includes realistic aspects of past eras represented by 'Knight Errant', it might be categorized as historical fiction.