Evelina's Garden (1899)

Evelina's Garden is a novel written by Mary Eleanor Wilkins and published in 1899. The story revolves around Evelina, a young woman who lives in a small New England village. Evelina is a skilled gardener and takes great pride in her garden, which is her sanctuary from the outside world. She is also a talented artist and spends much of her time painting the natural beauty of her surroundings.The novel follows Evelina's journey as she navigates the challenges of small-town life, including the prejudices and expectations of her community. She faces opposition from her family and neighbors who do not understand her passions and view her as an oddity. Despite these obstacles, Evelina remains steadfast in her pursuit of her dreams and finds solace in her garden and her art.As the story unfolds, Evelina's world is rocked by a series of unexpected events that force her to confront the harsh realities of life. Through it all, she remains true to herself and finds strength in her creativity and her connection to nature.Evelina's Garden is a poignant and lyrical novel that explores the themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of nature. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.