Rachel Beanland

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Rachel Beanland is an American novelist.

Life

She graduated from University of South Carolina, [1] and Virginia Commonwealth University. [2]

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References

  1. "Q&A with author Rachel Beanland". University of South Carolina. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. Tupponce, Joan. "VCU alum Rachel Beanland, author of 'Florence Adler Swims Forever,' releases a new novel about the deadly fire in 1811 at the Richmond Theater". VCU News. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. Goodman, Allegra (2020-07-07). "A Sudden Tragedy Leads to Unsinkable Family Secrets". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  4. "Florence Adler Sims Forever". Kirkus Reviews.
  5. Iglesias, Gabino (April 6, 2023). "'The House Is on Fire' spotlights privilege, sexism, and racism in the 1800s". NPR.
  6. "The House Is on Fire". Kirkus Reviews.
  7. "The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.