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...