The book "A novel about Gilbert Holmes: a historical novel" by Marshall M. Kirkman completely immerses the reader in the fascinating world of turbulent events of the era of the Industrial Revolution. The main character, Gilbert Holmes, embodies a bright image of a strong character, who is constantly on the border between love and devotion to his ideals. The author successfully combined historical facts and a touching plot, which makes the book exciting for a wide range of readers. "The novel about Gilbert Holmes" is a work that reveals to us not only historical information, but also the depth of feelings and moral reflections of the main character.