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  1. Aug 14, 2024 · The House Is on Fire depicts a tragic historical event that had a significant impact on the United States. Discuss the historical context of the theater fire in Richmond, Virginia in 1811 and its aftermath, as well as the author’s portrayal of the event in the novel.

  2. The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland. Publication Date: April 2, 2024; Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction; Paperback: 384 pages; Publisher: Simon & Schuster; ISBN-10: 1982186151; ISBN-13: 9781982186159

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  4. Sep 9, 2024 · The story weaves together the lives of four main characters—Sally, Cecily, Gilbert, and Jack—each grappling with their own challenges in the wake of the devastating fire. The narrative unfolds over just a few days but explores themes of survival, courage, societal constraints, and moral dilemmas.

  5. A "wildly entertaining" (NPR), "gripping" (The Washington Post) work of historical fiction about an incendiary tragedy that shocked a young nation and tore apart a community in a single night, from the author of Florence Adler Swims Forever. Richmond, Virginia 1811.

  6. Apr 4, 2023 · The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland was based on the true story about the fire that tragically destroyed the theater in Richmond, Virginia on December 26, 1811. Sadly, over seventy innocent lives were lost that night as a result of that fire.

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