The Secret Garden

Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Narrated by Guy Jordan

"The Secret Garden" is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published as a book in 1911. The story revolves around Mary Lennox, a neglected and unloved 10-year-old girl who is sent to live in the manor of her reclusive uncle in England after her parents die from cholera in India. Mary discovers a locked, neglected garden on the property and sets about restoring it with the help of the maid's brother, Dickon, and her sickly cousin, Colin. As the garden comes back to life, so do the children. The book delves into themes of healing, friendship, and the magic of nature.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Loudly
• Release date: Aug 29, 2023
• ISBN: 9798368985312

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Francis Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a novelist and playwright born in England but raised in the United States. As a child, she was an avid reader who also wrote her own stories. What was initially a hobby would soon become a legitimate and respected career. As a late-teen, she published her first story in Godey's Lady's Book and was a regular contributor to several periodicals. She began producing novels starting with That Lass o’ Lowrie’s followed by Haworth’s and Louisiana. Yet, she was best known for her children’s books including Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden.