Antony Gray,—Gardener

"Antony Gray, Gardener" by LM (Leslie Moore) is an early 20th-century novel about Antony Gray, whose tranquil life of gardening in Africa is upended after he learns he has inherited a large estate from a deceased relative, Nicholas Danver. Before Antony discovers his inheritance, the story introduces Nicholas Danver, a lonely old man living in a gloomy house, who shows compassion to a tenant facing hardship, highlighting the complex themes and character development of Nicholas as he reflects on his life. The contrast between Nicholas's somber existence and Antony's peaceful life in Africa serves as a setup to the exploration of destiny, identity, and dramatic personal change as Antony begins his journey.