The Secret Garden

Mary Lennox, a disagreeable and neglected child, arrives at Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle after a lonely childhood in India. Born to self-absorbed parents, she has been raised in isolation, indulged by her Ayah, which has made her spoiled and unpleasant. Her early experiences with governesses have been disastrous, as none could tolerate her behavior. The story begins to unfold as Mary’s journey toward self-discovery and transformation is hinted at, setting the stage for her character development in the unfamiliar setting of her uncle's estate.