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The tale of the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince, who is in love with a military officer. When her father dies, and her boyfriend is killed, she decides to help others by becoming a nun.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

'I cannot help it, ' said Filmore Durand quietly. 'I paint what I see. If you are not pleased with the likeness, I shall be only too happy to keep it.' The Marchesa protested. It was only a very small matter, she said, a something in the eyes, or in the angle of the left eyebrow,... Read Full Overview

A tale of love, faith, and sacrifice, The White Sister by F. Marion Crawford follows the life of Angela Chiaromonte, a young Italian woman torn between her devotion to religion and her love for an ambitious soldier, Giovanni Severi. Set against the romantic and dramatic backdrop... Read Full Overview

This romantic drama tells the story of Angela Chiaromonte, an Italian noblewoman who faces a heart-wrenching decision between love and religious devotion. After believing her beloved to be dead, Angela enters a convent, but her faith is tested when he returns. Set against... Read Full Overview

"The White Sister" from Francis Marion Crawford. American writer noted for his many novels (1854-1909).

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