On the Brink of a Chasm: A record of Plot and Passion is a classic mystery with plenty of twists, turns and clues. Since its publication, it has remained one of the author's more popular stories. Writing under the pseudonym L. T. Meade, Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith published over 300 books in her lifetime. She specialised in stories for girls and young people, focusing on the sensational, sentimental, romance, adventure, and mysteries genres.