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Florence Louisa Barclay (2 December 1862 - 10 March 1921) was an English romance novelist and short story writer. She was born Florence Louisa Charlesworth in Limpsfield, Surrey, England, the daughter of the local Anglican rector. One of three girls, she was a sister to Maud Ballington Booth, the Salvation Army leader and co-founder of the Volunteers of America. When Florence was seven years old, the family moved to Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. In 1881, Florence Charlesworth married the Rev. Charles W. Barclay and honeymooned in the Holy Land, where, in Shechem, they…mehr

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Florence Louisa Barclay (2 December 1862 - 10 March 1921) was an English romance novelist and short story writer. She was born Florence Louisa Charlesworth in Limpsfield, Surrey, England, the daughter of the local Anglican rector. One of three girls, she was a sister to Maud Ballington Booth, the Salvation Army leader and co-founder of the Volunteers of America. When Florence was seven years old, the family moved to Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. In 1881, Florence Charlesworth married the Rev. Charles W. Barclay and honeymooned in the Holy Land, where, in Shechem, they reportedly discovered Jacob's Well, the place where, according to the Gospel of St John, Jesus met the woman of Samaria (John 4-5).
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Florence Louisa Barclay (1862-1921) was an English romance novelist of considerable acclaim during the early 20th century. Her literary career began later in life, but she quickly gained popularity through her skillful storytelling and the emotionally charged narratives she employed in her works. Barclay's most renowned novel, 'The Rosary,' published in 1909, was a best-seller and remained widely read for many years. It is often seen as her masterwork, celebrated for its intricate plot and insight into human relationships. Her narrative style is characterized by a blend of sentimentality and moral earnestness, resonating with the values of her Edwardian readership. Barclay's other notable works include 'The Mistress of Shenstone' (1910), 'The Broken Halo' (1913), and 'The Following of the Star' (1911). Her writings often explore themes of love, fate, and faith, subtly weaving Christian moral undertones into her romantic plots. Despite the episodic sentiment often associated with her genre, Barclay's literary output was held in high regard by her contemporaries for its emotional depth and engaging characterizations. Largely forgotten over time, her books nonetheless remain a testament to the period's tastes and the appeal of romantic fiction in the early 20th century.