Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Playing With Fire

Playing With Fire

Barr, Amelia E.

Paperback

RomanceGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 8424532252
ISBN13: 9788424532253
Publisher: Ersland Inc
Published: Jul 21 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

isanovelwrittenintheearly20th century. Thestoryis set primarily in Glasgowduringthemidwayyears of the 19th century and revolves around the lives of the Macrae family, par ticularly their minister father, Dr. Ian Macrae, and his daughter, Marion. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and conflict, as Marion navigates her feelings toward her father's strict Calvinism, her burgeoning friendship with the charmingLordRichardCramer, andherbrotherDonald'sstruggle for independence. The opening of the novel introduces us to Glasgow, de scribed as a city characterized by human power and religious fervor, particu larly through the lens of the Church of theDisciples, ledbythedarklyhand some Dr. Ian Macrae. The narrative shifts to the minister's home, showcas ing his loving relationship with his daughter Marion and his affectionately practical sister-in-law, Mrs. Caird. As Dr. Macrae debates the theological issues of the day and his son Donald's rebellious streak comes to light, Mar ion's character is revealed as she grapples with her desires for personal free dom and romance, particularly with the young Lord Cramer. The rich in teractions among the characters hint at their complexities and the societal expectations binding them, setting the stage for further exploration of love and spirituality in their intertwined lives.

2 different editions

Also available

Also from

Barr, Amelia E.

View All

Also in

Historical Fiction

View All