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"The Inner House" is set in a future society where science has achieved the ability to extend human life indefinitely. In this world, the population has ceased to age, leading to a stagnant and controlled society where emotions, creativity, and individuality have been suppressed in favor of order and conformity.The story revolves around the consequences of immortality, questioning whether eternal life is a blessing or a curse. The central characters, who belong to the ruling class, begin to realize the cost of their society's obsession with longevity. The narrative explores themes of power, morality, and the human desire for meaning in a world where time has lost its value.Besant's novel is a critique of the potential dangers of scientific advancement when it is pursued without consideration of its impact on the human spirit. "The Inner House" reflects the anxieties of its time, particularly the fear of losing what makes us human in the face of technological progress.