In White Raiment
1900
In White Raiment, published in 1900 by William Le Queux, follows Dr. Richard Colkirk, a London medical practitioner who becomes embroiled in a complex web of mystery and moral dilemmas. After a disheartening experience, he returns to London and is confronted with a shocking proposition from a wealthy father: to pose as his dying daughter's lover, Beryl Wynd, in her final moments. The novel explores themes of deception, human suffering, and ethical conflicts as Colkirk navigates the dark secrets surrounding Beryl's condition.
