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portada An Alabaster Box
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
198
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
21.6 x 14.0 x 1.1 cm
ISBN13
9789373403892

An Alabaster Box

Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins Kingsley F. (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

An Alabaster Box - Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins Kingsley F.

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Synopsis "An Alabaster Box"

An alabaster box examines how individual transformation intersects with communal expectations in a tightly knit village governed by unspoken rules. The novel reveals how personal ambition must often be masked as piety, especially when institutional roles demand moral restraint and emotional suppression. Beneath the surface of polite society, subtle tensions emerge between tradition and change, casting doubt on motives that deviate from established norms. Acts of kindness are dissected for hidden agendas, and any disruption to social order is treated with suspicion. The presence of a stranger becomes the catalyst for self-reflection and unease, as the townspeople grapple with their own insecurities while projecting judgment onto others. The story highlights the fragility of public trust, the performance of virtue, and the struggle to maintain dignity in a community where conformity outweighs honesty. In this atmosphere, emotional truths are stifled, and generosity is seen less as grace and more as a challenge to authority. The result is a study in power, isolation, and the elusive nature of sincerity.

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