# The Secret Garden

**Author:** Frances Burnett
**Tags:** Orphans, Yorkshire (England), People with disabilities, Gardens
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/95967

## Description

A lonely orphan girl, Mary Lennox, is sent from India to her uncle’s sprawling, secluded estate in Yorkshire, England, after a cholera epidemic claims her parents. Initially spoiled and ill-tempered, Mary finds herself in a vast house filled with secrets and a grieving uncle who is rarely present. She begins to explore the expansive grounds and soon uncovers a long-abandoned, walled garden, locked away for years after a tragic accident.

With the help of a local boy, Dickon, who possesses an extraordinary way with animals and nature, Mary slowly brings the neglected garden back to life. Her curiosity also leads her to discover her sickly cousin, Colin, who has been confined to his room, believing himself to be an invalid. As the secret garden blossoms under their care, Mary, Colin, and Dickon experience their own profound transformations, finding healing, friendship, and renewed hope amidst the wild beauty of the Yorkshire landscape.