The Gates of Dawn is a novel written by Fergus Hume and published in 1894. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Muriel Vere, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle, Sir Andrew Vere. Muriel is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is pursued by many suitors, including the wealthy and handsome Arthur Burdett.However, Muriel is haunted by a dark secret from her past, which she has kept hidden from everyone. When her uncle dies, Muriel inherits his estate and becomes the target of a group of villains who are determined to steal her fortune. As she struggles to uncover the truth about her past and protect her inheritance, Muriel finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of deceit and betrayal.The Gates of Dawn is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Hume's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and his complex characters make this novel a captivating read for fans of classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.