""Merrilie Dawes"" is a novel written by Frank Hamilton Spearman and published in 1913. The story follows the titular character, Merrilie, a young and beautiful woman who is the daughter of a wealthy railroad magnate. Despite her privileged upbringing, Merrilie is not content with her sheltered life and yearns for adventure and excitement. When her father's railroad company is threatened by a rival, Merrilie takes it upon herself to help save the...