02056cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500860015226400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450800290045552011530048453400450163765300120168285600430169499900170173722208UtSlPG20260610133518.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMurray, David Christie,d1847-190710aCruel Barbara Allen :bFrom Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-01  aProduced by David Widger  a"Cruel Barbara Allen" by David Christie Murray is a novel from the late 19th century, embedded in themes of love, ambition, and the struggles of artists. The narrative centers on Christopher, a gifted but unrecognised fiddler, and his relationship with Barbara Allen, a pretty and spirited young woman. The story explores the challenges they face as Christopher seeks to prove his genius in London while Barbara grapples with her own aspirations and familial responsibilities.  The plot unfolds as Christopher bids farewell to Barbara, embarking on a journey to the city in hopes of achieving success as a composer. Meanwhile, Barbara, inspired by Christopher's dreams, contemplates pursuing a career in the theatre. Circumstances swiftly interweave their lives once more, leading to unexpected revelations and emotional turmoil as Christopher discovers that the actress he admires, Mademoiselle Hélène, is none other than Barbara. The tale culminates in an exploration of fidelity and identity, ultimately demonstrating the enduring power of love against societal expectations and personal doubts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22208  c63352d63352