The Orphan's Friend (1849)

The Orphan's Friend is a novel written by A Clergyman's Widow and was first published in 1849. The story revolves around the life of a young orphan girl named Mary Lennox, who is left alone in the world after the death of her parents. Mary is taken in by her uncle, who lives in a grand estate in the English countryside. However, Mary finds it difficult to adjust to her new life, as her uncle is cold and distant towards her.As Mary tries to find her place in her new home, she befriends a young gardener named Dickon and discovers a secret garden that has been locked up for years. With the help of Dickon and her cousin Colin, who is confined to his bed due to a mysterious illness, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers the healing power of nature.The Orphan's Friend is a heartwarming tale of friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of nature. It has been adapted into several films and stage productions, and remains a beloved classic of children's literature.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.