Through the Postern Gate (Esprios Classics) - Barclay, Florence L.
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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 and short story writer whose literary career commenced in the early 20th century. Born on December 2, 1862, in Limpsfield, Surrey, Barclay was the daughter of a reverend and married a clergyman, Charles W. Barclay. She found her literary voice in her late thirties, going on to write numerous bestsellers, earning both critical acclaim and a global readership. Her most successful novel, 'The Rosary,' published in 1909, was widely celebrated and became the number-one bestselling novel in the United States in 1910. Barclay's literary style is characterized by its emotional intensity, intricate characterizations, and strong moral undercurrents. 'Through the Postern Gate' (1911) is a work that exemplifies her narrative technique, interweaving themes of love and morality with a delicate emotional profundity that was her hallmark. The book is one of the many that showcase her expertise in exploring human relationships and the complexities of the human heart. Barclay's novels were known to offer readers an escape into a world of genteel romance and were particularly appreciated for their optimistic portrayals of life's trials and the endurance of love. Her writings are still treasured by enthusiasts of early 20th-century romance literature. Barclay's influence on the genre of romantic fiction remains noteworthy, with her books serving as exemplars of the period's literary style in the genre.