Sister Benvenuta and the Christ Child

"A Phantom Lover and Other Dark Tales" features Vernon Lee's 1905 short story about Sister Benvenuta, an 18th-century nun who corresponds with a model of the infant Christ. While the narrative includes unexpected humor, it is underpinned by darker themes, showcasing Lee's distinctive style in her final genuinely weird tale. This piece is part of the British Library's Tales of the Weird collection.