{"product_id":"the-gates-ajar-9781513133188","title":"The Gates Ajar","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Stuary Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286147739899,"sku":"9781513133188","price":8.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513133188_383d89f6-13e3-4ee4-96d2-dedf8129445b.jpg?v=1772484228","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-gates-ajar-9781513133188","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}