The Alabaster Box

The Alabaster Box is a novel written by James Lane Allen that tells the story of a young woman named Gabriella who lives in Kentucky during the late 19th century. Gabriella is a devout Christian who is devoted to her faith and her family, but she struggles with her own desires and the expectations of society. When she meets a young man named Stephen, she is drawn to him but is conflicted about her feelings because he is not a Christian. As Gabriella struggles to reconcile her faith and her desire for Stephen, she is forced to confront the realities of life and love.The novel explores themes of faith, love, and identity in a time when social norms and expectations were rigidly enforced. Gabriella's journey is one of self-discovery as she learns to navigate the complexities of her own desires and the expectations of those around her. Along the way, she must confront her own prejudices and biases as she learns to see the world through a different lens.The Alabaster Box is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in Kentucky during the late 19th century. It is a timeless story that explores the complexities of the human experience and the power of faith and love to transform lives.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.