"A Son of Ishmael" is a novel written by author L. T. Meade. The book tells the story of a young man named Ishmael, who is looking for his place in life, trying to find his own identity in a world where he feels alien. The author successfully combines the elements of an adventure novel with psychological subtleties, revealing the inner world of the main character through his search for himself and his purpose. "Son of Ishmael" is a fascinating book that resonates with the eternal theme of finding oneself and one's truth.