"The Ladies"

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Lily Adams Beck, a British author known for her diverse works, began her literary career in her 60s, focusing on novels often set in oriental locales. Her short stories, initially published in notable magazines, were compiled into collections from 1922 onward. Notably, her 1930 collection, The Openers of the Gate, features an occult detective reminiscent of Algernon Blackwood's "John Silence" tales, showcasing her unique blend of mystery and the supernatural. Beck's varied pseudonyms reflect her multifaceted writing journey.