The Silver Christ and a Lemon Tree is a novel written by Ouida in 1894. The story is set in Italy and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Bianca and Giulia, who are orphaned and left to fend for themselves. Bianca is beautiful and innocent, while Giulia is cunning and manipulative. The two sisters are taken in by an aristocratic family, but their different personalities lead them down different paths.Bianca falls in love with a young artist, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that he is already engaged to another woman. Giulia becomes involved with a wealthy nobleman, but their relationship is also fraught with difficulties.As the story unfolds, the sisters' lives become increasingly entwined with those of the people around them. They encounter a variety of characters, including a mysterious stranger who is rumored to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, and a wealthy American who is searching for something he cannot name.The Silver Christ and a Lemon Tree is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. Ouida's vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and her insightful portrayal of human nature make this a compelling read for anyone interested in classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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