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Playing with Fire

Amelia E. Barr

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Playing with Fire

Amelia E. Barr

British Literature, Novels

Playing with Fire is a novel by Amelia E. Barr, written in the early 20th century and set in 19th-century Glasgow. The story centers on the Macrae family, particularly Dr. Ian Macrae, a strict minister, and his daughter Marion, who grapples with her father's Calvinist beliefs and her own desires for love and independence. The narrative explores themes of faith, familial conflict, and societal expectations, highlighting the complexities of personal relationships within a religious context.

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