The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Synopsis

"If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden."

When the sour and neglected Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the Yorkshire moors, she finds a world of silence and secrets. But the moor holds a mystery: a walled garden, locked away for ten years, its key buried and forgotten. With the help of the spirited Dickon and her hidden cousin Colin, Mary discovers that as she tends to the withered roses, her own heart begins to bloom. This is a story of how the "Magic" of the natural world can mend broken spirits and turn a house of shadows into a home of light.

The Art of Becoming: The Secret Garden is a profound exploration of character growth. Mary Lennox begins as one of literature's most unlikable heroines—spoiled, "contrary," and yellow-skinned—only to be transformed by manual labor, fresh air, and friendship. Through the characters of Colin and Mary, Burnett illustrates her belief in the connection between physical health and a positive mind, making it a pioneering work of psychological resilience.

A Celebration of the Wild: The Yorkshire moor itself is a living character in the book—vast, windy, and untamed. It stands in stark contrast to the stifling atmosphere of Mary's life in India and the locked rooms of the manor. Burnett's vivid prose captures the sensory experience of the changing seasons, from the first grey mist of spring to the lush, hidden paradise of summer.

Unlock the door to a world of wonder. Purchase "The Secret Garden" today and witness the magic of growth.

Disponible depuis: 06/01/2026.

Longueur d'impression: 252 pages.

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