Ginevra: Or, The Old Oak Chest, a Christmas Story

Ginevra: Or, The Old Oak Chest, a Christmas Story is a tragic tale by Susan E. Wallace, first published in 1887. Set in a medieval English castle, it follows Ginevra, the daughter of a baron, who becomes trapped in an old oak chest on the eve of her marriage to Lord Lovel. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the unforeseen consequences of innocent actions, ultimately revealing the sorrowful fate of its protagonist and the impact of her absence on her family and suitors.