The Alabaster Box

The Alabaster Box is a novel written by James Lane Allen, first published in 1899. The story is set in the late 1800s in the American South and follows the life of a young woman named Gabriella. Gabriella is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to find her place in the world, despite the limitations placed on her by society.The novel explores themes of love, family, and social class, as Gabriella navigates her way through the challenges of life. She falls in love with a young man named Jack, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses. Gabriella's family is wealthy and influential, while Jack comes from a poor background.As Gabriella struggles to reconcile her feelings for Jack with her family's expectations, she discovers a mysterious alabaster box that belonged to her mother. The box holds a secret that could change Gabriella's life forever, and she must decide whether to reveal the truth or keep it hidden.The Alabaster Box is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in the American South during the late 1800s. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption, and it is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions and compelling characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.