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Born in Surrey, Florence Louisa Barclay was an influential English romance novelist and short story writer. She grew up in a religious family, with her sister becoming a prominent Salvation Army leader. After marrying Rev. Charles W. Barclay, the couple honeymooned in the Holy Land, where they uncovered Jacob's Well, a significant biblical site. Barclay's life experiences and rich historical context informed her writing, contributing to her unique perspective as a novelist in the early 20th century.