The Rosary is a novel by Florence L. Barclay.[1] It was first published in 1909 by G.P. Putnam's Sons and was a bestselling novel for many years running, reaching the number one spot in 1910. It was adapted into five films. Two of these films are Le Rosaire, directed by Tony Lekain (France, 1934) and El rosario, directed by Juan José Ortega (Mexico, 1944).

The Rosary
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AuthorFlorence L. Barclay
LanguageEnglish
GenreNovel
PublisherG.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date
1909
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Pages390 pp
ISBN0-9711998-7-6 (2002 edition)
OCLC68189571

Plot

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Jane Champion is a plain, independent, thirty-year-old woman who is shocked when handsome, beauty loving, artist, Garth Dalmain asked her to marry him. Convinced that she isn’t good-looking enough to keep his attention, she turns him down despite her own feelings. However, when Garth is blinded in a terrible accident, they get a second chance at love.[2]

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  1. ^ Barclay, Florence (1909). The Rosary. ISBN 9781432617424.
  2. ^ Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa). "The Rosary". https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3659/3659-h/3659-h.htm. Retrieved 30 August 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
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