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Published 13 Sep 2026

The Secret Garden, Chapter One

by L. M. Montgomery

A special Sunday bonus episode!

Over the next three Sundays, I’m reading the first chapter of three classic novels I’m considering for our next full read at The Quiet Corner — and I’d love you to help me choose.

Tonight, Annie reads Chapter 1 of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett .

Meet young Mary Lennox at the very beginning of one of the most beloved children’s classics — a story of an old manor house, a mysterious locked garden, friendship, nature, and new beginnings.

Have a listen and see what you think. Could The Secret Garden be our next journey together?

✨ The Secret Garden

✨ Little Women

✨ Anne of the Island

At the end of our three Sunday previews, I’ll see which story you’d most like us to read next.

Settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy a little taste of The Secret Garden .

⚠️ Sensitive Themes: This chapter includes the death of family members during an illness outbreak and a child being left alone.

The Music in tonight's episode is from: https://pixabay.com/id/music/meditasi-spiritual-deep-meditation-192828/

Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Just Relax | Royalty-Free Music - Pixabay

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