The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 121, November, 1867 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 121, November, 1867" by Various is a magazine consisting of literary and cultural articles that provide a view into the concerns and values of its era. The initial part of the issue introduces "The Guardian Angel," a story that suggests a plot filled with legal drama along with personal relationships, opening with a discussion between Mr. Penhallow and Mr. Gridley regarding the character Mr. Bradshaw and suspicious activities over a vital land claim. The conversation hints at unease as Mr. Penhallow becomes suspicious about Bradshaw's honesty, related to an inheritance matter involving the heirs of Malachi Withers. The beginning suggests a mix of legal drama entwined with character-driven exploration, involving ethical dilemmas, and interpersonal dynamics, complicated by potential romance revolving around Myrtle Hazard and the motivations of those associated with her.