Harriet Beecher Stowe 
Agnes of Sorrento 

‘Agnes of Sorrento’ by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel set in the beautiful Italian town of Sorrento. The story follows the life of Agnes, a young girl raised by her strict grandmother, who is determined to keep her pure and devout. But when a handsome cavalier arrives and disrupts their quiet life, Agnes must navigate the dangerous waters of love and passion.