The Abbot's Ghost or, Maurice Treherne's Temptation (Illustrated Edition)

This novella, The Abbott's Ghost, is another hidden gem written by Louisa May Alcott. Maurice Treherne saved his cousin Jasper's life after a misadventure in the water and was made a cripple because of it. Jasper of course is forever grateful but due to a small faux pas does a poor way of showing it. Maurice is in love with his cousin Octativa but due to his circumstances Octavia's mother puts a wrench in any happiness as her daughter should and could do better. In the end, a ghost story comes true paving the way for the couple's future. - Source: Whitney (First Impressions Reviews) - Goodreads

This edition of the book contains 10 Christmas illustrations that are unique to this edition of the book.