""The Open Door"" is a mystery romance novel written by Earle Ashley Walcott and published in 1905. The story revolves around the character of John Ward, a young lawyer who inherits a large estate from his wealthy uncle. However, upon arriving at the estate, Ward discovers that there is a mysterious door that no one is allowed to open. Intrigued by the door, Ward sets out to uncover the secrets that lie behind it. Along the way, he meets and falls...