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  1. Apr 6, 2023 · Rachel Beanland's historical novel chronicles the burning of a theater and its aftermath in Virginia in 1811, while also tackling the rampant racism and misogyny of the times in the process.

  2. May 8, 2023 · Rachel Beanland's The House Is on Fire, which chronicles the burning of a theater and its tumultuous aftermath in Virginia in 1811, checks off all those elements while also tackling the rampant racism and misogyny of the times in the process.

  3. This compelling tale is based on a true story of tragedy - a performance at a theater was interrupted by a fire that ultimately claimed hundreds of lives. But it is not just a sobering account of historical events.

  4. Apr 4, 2023 · Beanland imagines how the devastating Richmond Theater fire, which killed 72 people on December 26, 1811, impacted several survivors, some more fictionalized than others.

  5. Apr 4, 2023 · Through the lives of four people who survive a devastating fire, The House is on Fire transports readers to 1811 Richmond. The novel is a page-turner, with heartbreaking scenes inspired by historic events and people and the fire that destroyed a full theater.

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  6. 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.

  7. Review by Susan Higginbotham. On December 26, 1811, Richmond, Virginia’s theater burst into flames during a crowded performance, killing nearly a hundred in the audience. In The House Is on Fire, her second novel, Rachel Beanland follows four people who will find their lives transformed by the tragedy: Sally, a young widow who does not suffer ...

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