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100	1		_aFreeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, _d1852-1930
245	1	3	_aAn Alabaster Box
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-04-10
508			_aJeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly
520			_a"An Alabaster Box" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman and Florence Morse Kingsley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a small village, Brookville, where a young minister, Wesley Elliot, struggles to pay his bills and establish his place in the community amidst the backdrop of a church fair designed to raise funds for his salary. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the clash between tradition and modernity through its rich characters, including the determined Mrs. Solomon Black and the mysterious newcomer Lydia Orr. The opening of the novel introduces us to Wesley Elliot, who is facing financial difficulties while trying to fulfill his ministerial duties. As he navigates his responsibilities in the church and the expectations of his congregants, he is drawn into a church fair led by Mrs. Black, aimed at raising funds for him. Wesley's internal dilemmas about his ambitions and the emotional pull he feels toward Fanny Dodge, a local girl seemingly interested in him, create tension. Notably, the arrival of Lydia Orr brings intrigue to the small town, as she unexpectedly purchases the entire church fair, raising questions about her background and intentions. This intriguing mix of personal struggles and communal dynamics sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700	1		_aKingsley, Florence Morse, _d1859-1937
700	1		_aMulford, Stockton, _d1886-1960
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18140
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