An Alabaster Box

Set in the village of Brookville, the novel follows young minister Wesley Elliot as he struggles with poverty, ambition, and emotional uncertainty. As a church fair is organized to fund his salary, Wesley faces romantic tension with Fanny Dodge and growing unease over his place in the community. The sudden arrival of the enigmatic Lydia Orr, who buys the entire fair, disrupts village life and signals deeper conflicts ahead.